Clinical Psychologist (NDT)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative Clinical Psychologist with considerable Neurodevelopmental CAMHS experience, to come and work in the socially and ethnically diverse borough of Tower Hamlets.

The post holder will provide evidence-based episodes of care, assessments and treatment to young people with moderate to severe Learning Disability.

The post holder will bring clinical psychology knowledge and skills to this team. NDT provide a broad range of evidence-based interventions including an established group programme (supporting behaviour, sleep, and a neuroaffirmative group for YP who have received recent diagnosis of ASC), Positive Behaviour Support, ASC assessment clinic, consultation to CAMHS colleagues and schools, and direct work with children and their families.

The post holder will join committed and enthusiastic colleagues.

Responsibilities:

• Provide evidence-based care, assessments and treatment to young people with moderate to severe Learning Disability
• Contribute to the Neurodevelopmental Team pathway within Tower Hamlets CAMHS
• Work with children, young people and families in emotional crisis
• Work with complex networks
• Experience of outcome measures
• Knowledge and experience with working with safeguarding issues and serious mental health problems, including challenging behaviour

Requirements:

• Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996)
• Registration with HPC
• Experience of working in CAMHS and/or experience in Adult Services for Autism/ Learning Disability with clear evidence of transferable skills
• Experience of specialist assessments and treatments for LD/ASD and behaviours that challenge
• Experience of risk assessment and risk management

Benefits:

• Competitive salary: £66,274 to £73,496 per annum
• Permanent, full-time position