Clinical Psychologist
Salary – £70,000 per annum
Clackton-on-Sea
Summary
Appoint Healthcare are proud to partner with an extremely reputable leading national provider of health and social care services for adults aged 18+ with acute mental health illnesses. Together we are seeking a Clinical Psychologist for their brand new acute inpatient hospital based in Clackton-on-Sea, Essex.
The hospital provides an acute inpatient service for men and women and specialises in the assessment and treatment of individuals in crisis or suffering from a significant mental health illness.
The Clinical Psychologist will play a crucial role in the continuous development of this service collaborating with a MDT. The post holder will provide specialised clinical psychology input, conducting individual assessments, formulation, intervention and consultation. The successful candidate will utilise a comprehensive range of clinical psychology theories delivering specialised psychological therapy and skills. You will provide direct clinical work, assessment, supervision and training for a friendly therapeutic team composed of Therapists and Assistant Psychologists, with a common goal to changing lives for the better.
Requirements
1. A Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology
2. BPS recognised psychology degree
3. UK HCPC registration as a Clinical Psychologist
4. We will consider newly qualified Psychologists or those who are about to qualify
5. Prior experience in eating disorders is desirable but not essential. Experience working with patients with obsessive compulsive disorder, neurodivergence, trauma and personality disorders is also desirable but not essential.
Benefits
6. An exciting opportunity to be a part of a brand new service and new team and to contribute towards the development of the therapeutic programme and psychology pathway with the service
7. You will be a part of a network of eating disorder therapists across the company providing access to CPD, training and peer supervision
8. Opportunities for professional growth including an extensive range of courses designed to help you grow and succeed in your career
9. Annual leave entitlement of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
10. Free meals and parking
11. Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain great work-life
12. Pension contribution
13. Life Assurance
14. Enhanced Maternity Package
15. Retail discounts
16. Car Leasing scheme
17. Holiday financing
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