Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Clinical Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary team within the Brent & Harrow Perinatal Mental Health Service. The successful candidate will provide specialist psychological assessment and evidence-based interventions for women experiencing a range of mental health, social and emotional difficulties during the perinatal period.
The post-holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and service policies, participating in team meetings, case discussions and reflective practice. They will contribute to the development of effective, recovery-oriented models of care and work closely with relevant local services, including maternity, Talking Therapies, mental health and children's social care services.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing highly specialist psychological assessments of women referred to the PMHS
- Formulating and implementing plans for formal psychological treatment and/or management of clients' mental health problems
- Developing and delivering evidence-based treatment protocols for severe and complex psychological disorders occurring in the perinatal period
- Exercising autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients
- Providing specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals
The salary for this post is £63,665 to £70,887 per annum, depending on experience.
We are looking for a candidate with a post-graduate doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, registered with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist, and eligible for chartered status with the BPS.