Clinical or Counselling Psychologist
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Join Us and Make a Difference in Camden!
At Change Grow Live, we're driven by the belief that we can truly impact the lives of our service users. We offer a safe, supportive environment, honoring each individual and working collaboratively to identify the best treatment and care options. Our core values - 'Be open, be compassionate, and be bold' - guide us daily as we help people reshape their lives, grow as individuals, and embrace life to the fullest.
Are you a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist, registered by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)? Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to work in an environment where you can use your clinical skills and your creativity to achieve the best for people by delivering comprehensive assessment, formulation and recovery focused interventions to people accessing our service.
Under the supervision of a senior HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, the post holder will ensure that people who access our services receive high quality care that adheres to best practice guidelines. The post holder will aim to reduce the distress and improve the psychological well-being of people in treatment.
About Us: At CGL Camden, we are committed to creating psychologically informed services that prioritise the well-being and empowerment of our service users. We work tirelessly to support individuals and families impacted by drug and alcohol use, helping them regain control and find strength in their journey toward recovery.
In our vibrant Camden service, every day is a new experience, and we treat each person as a unique individual. We are a diverse and collaborative team, comprising a dedicated ensemble that includes a service manager, consultant psychiatrists, social workers, psychologists, medical professionals, compassionate nurses, attentive healthcare assistants, empathetic recovery staff, passionate volunteers, efficient administrators, and supportive peer mentors.
Where: Camden, London
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: £44,912.02 - £50,346.75 per year
Allowance: £4,072.06 Inner London Weighting
CGL points 41 to 46 dependent on experience, pro rata
Fixed term contract until March 2025
The Role:
- Delivering comprehensive assessment, formulation and recovery focused interventions to people.
- Under the supervision of a consultant HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, you will ensure that people who access our services receive high quality care that adheres to best practice guidelines.
- The post holder will aim to reduce the distress and improve the psychological well-being of people in treatment.
- Our model emphasises physical, psychological, and emotional safety and helps people to rebuild a sense of control and empowerment in their lives and in their communities.
- The post holder will work to ensure that psychological perspectives are central to everyone’s thinking.
- They will support the empowerment of teams and individuals to increase knowledge, skills, and professional confidence around the needs of the people who access our services.
- Through consultancy, reflective practice, team formulation, training and clinical case management, the post holder will help the wider team create an innovative and effective trauma-informed service.
- You will receive regular clinical supervision from a senior
Clinical Psychologist and be part of our national Psychology
Directorate for reflective practice, peer support, research, and CPD
opportunities.
About You:
- Doctoral level training in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS, or a BPS Statement of Equivalence.
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in-patient settings.
- Has an appreciation of Change Grow Live’s values, the people who access our services and how everyone can make a difference.
- Possesses self-belief, is steady in the face of challenge, and challenges in the right way.
- Ensures that our focus remains centred on the needs and the views of all who access our services.
- Has the patience and compassion to work with individuals and teams.
- Is self-aware, reflective, and invested in their personal development.
- Is collaborative, and open to new ideas and ways of
working.
What we will give to you:
- 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service (pro rata).
- Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week.
- ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
- A friendly and supportive team.
- Training, career development & progression opportunities.
- Free eye tests.
- Discounts on a variety of products.
- Protected CPD.
Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria, as this will play a key role in the shortlisting process.
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