Psychology Lead (Clinical / Counselling Psychologist)
Posted 4 hours 20 minutes ago by NHS
Permanent
Full Time
Healthcare & Medical Jobs
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
Psychology Lead (Clinical / Counselling Psychologist) We are recruiting an experienced Counselling/Clinical Psychologist to join our dynamic voluntary service as Psychology Lead
Our mission is to make talking therapy as accessible as possible to all young people in Haringey who need it
Closing: Weds 15th Oct :59
Provisional interview date: Tues 21st Oct 2025
Main duties of the job To provide an efficient, effective & highly specialist assessment & treatment service for young people, parents or carers, some of whom experience severe, complex & persistent levels of distress & mental health problems.
To make complex clinical judgements & decisions, with the assistance of colleagues & managers, about risk factors and to ensure that links are established with other agencies, particularly those in the statutory sector, to reduce risks & share responsibility within mental health networks. To participate in multi-agency meetings including Child Protection Conferences, Child in Need, Team around the Family, EHCP meetings, annual reviews etc.
To develop the Psychology offer at Open Door, in line with service needs & opportunities, and in consultation with the Senior Clinical Management Team & CEO. This may include groups, development of resources, staff training & waiting list initiatives.
To oversee and monitor the delivery & impact of the Psychology service, participating in and contributing to the development of Open Door's programmes of audit, evaluation & research and support service users to contribute and participate, and to ensure CYP-IAPT compliance.
To work autonomously within the overall policy & governance framework set out by Open Door.
To provide support for colleagues in team meetings and in difficult or emergency situations.
To provide, when opportunities arise, consultation, training & advice for staff working in other specialist settings.
About us Open Door is an NCL ICB commissioned voluntary sectorservice based in Haringey, North London, providing a range of therapeuticservices for young people aged 12-24 and parents/carers. We form part of theHaringey CAMHS pathway for 12-18 year olds and are a highly regarded clinicalservice. Open Door recently received national recognition for our impact, as a2024 finalist for the Health Service Journal (HSJ) Award for Reducing Inequalityand Improving Outcomes for Children and Young People.
Open Door offers talking therapy to adolescents andyoung adults on a brief, medium and longer-term basis. The team comprises Child& Adolescent and Adult Psychotherapists, Psychodynamic Psychotherapists andCounselling Psychologists who offer psychotherapy, CBT, drama therapy,therapeutic football groups and EMDR. The clinical team currently comprises 27qualified and trainee therapists, many of whom are NHS trained and all of whomare professionally accredited. We are a highly skilled team and many of ourclinicians also teach on professional trainings.
Open Door works from bases in Crouch End and Tottenham,and provides services in local secondary schools and the Haringey Autism Hub.Most of our work is delivered in person as this is what most young people tellus they want. Demand for the service is high.
We are committed toequality, diversity and inclusion. More than half of our young people are from globalmajority communities, and approximately 1 in 4 are neurodivergent.
Job responsibilities DESCRIPTION OF THE POST KEY AREAS
1) Clinical
a) To contribute to expertspecialist multi-disciplinary assessment for adolescents and young adults. Touse a broad theoretical knowledge base and specialist clinical skills to inform decisions abouttreatment options, considering relevant evidence-based research, theory andpractice and factors such as historical, developmental, and contextualprocesses that have shaped and are currently impinging on the young person,their carers and family.
b) To decide, in consultationwith the user, clinical colleagues and supervisor on the appropriateness oftreatment, with or without other therapeutic input from Open Door or to referto appropriate outside agencies.
c) To provide specialistpsychology treatment or therapies that are outcome focused and evidence-based,using appropriate therapeutic modalities including CBT and integrativeapproaches on a brief, medium and longer-term basis.
d) To provide specialistdevelopmentally informed parent/carer support to parents/carers of adolescentsand young adults. This may include providing Open Door's evidence-based model,'Approach to Parenting Teens (APT)
e) To participate in the regularreview of cases in individual supervision and team meetings, and whereappropriate, to liaise with and participate in meetings with professionals inother agencies.
f) To be willing to adaptclinical practice in relation to diversity, expressed beliefs preferences andchoices of clients. This includes working sensitively with neurodivergent youngpeople/parents and cares. providing therapeutic work that is culturally sensitiveand working effectively with those needing interpreters.
g) To liaise with referrers,other team members and other people/agencies as needed in implementingtreatment.
h) Monitor implementation oftreatment and client progress, providing appropriate feedback about progressand making decisions about treatment modification in discussion withclient/parent/carer and colleagues.
i)Tobe responsible for the application of a range of theoretical and practicalknowledge, acquired during training and through practice, and to keep up todate with developments in these areas.
j)Toexercise autonomous professional responsibility based on the Code ofProfessional Conduct and Ethics of the appropriate professional association.
2)Monitoringand Evaluation of Risk
a)Tobe responsible for working within Child Protection and Vulnerable Adultssafeguarding guidelines in relation to their own clinical case load. Inaddition, the post holder will be expected to supervise junior colleagues and traineesand contribute during team meetings to the assessment of cases held by teamcolleagues and to consult and advise referrers in external agencies. Thismonitoring will involve liaison with, and sometimes referral to externalagencies such as CAMHS, SEND, GPs, Children's Services, Early Interventionteams, hospitals, etc.
b)Tobe responsible for continuing monitoring and evaluation of risk for teenagersand young adults in their own caseload, in supervision and team discussions;this relates to safeguarding concerns, deliberate self-harm or other riskybehaviour such as substance abuse, running away, causing harm to others.
3) New services and projects
a) When required, to work with theSenior Clinical Management Team and Director to develop ideas and proposals for new projects or services.
b) To support fundingapplications as appropriate.
4) Consultation
a) To provide specialist adviceand consultation to professionals working in external agencies eg: schools& colleges, voluntary sector, etc.
b) To meet with professionalsworking in other agencies to inform them about Open Door's services andreferral processes.
5) Teaching, Training andSupervision
a) To take part, when required,in the recruitment and induction of new team members.
b) To provide training andteaching for external agencies (e.g. social care, education, other voluntarysector) when opportunities arise.
c) To present regularly to theclinical team and to increase understanding and utilisation of CBT and thirdwave approaches in working with young people.
a) To receive regular clinicaland service-related supervision from a more senior clinician and if necessary,specialist external clinical supervision in accordance with good practiceguidelines.
b) To participate in clinicalteam meetings and present clinical cases in detail for group discussion.
c) To gain additional specialistexperience or training relevant to the service.
d) To contribute to thedevelopment and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practicethrough active participation in internal and external CPD training anddevelopment programmes, in consultation with the Director.
e) To take part in an annualappraisal with a Principal Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist.
7) Research and Audit
a)To participate fully in OpenDoor's comprehensive programmes of audit and evaluation.
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Our mission is to make talking therapy as accessible as possible to all young people in Haringey who need it
Closing: Weds 15th Oct :59
Provisional interview date: Tues 21st Oct 2025
- 0.6 FTE post, to include Mondays & Tuesdays, with some hours to be worked between 4pm & 7pm
- 12 month fixed term contract (with hope of extension)
- We're looking for an experienced, energetic & flexible clinician to provide highly specialist assessments & treatment for young people aged 12-24 experiencing a range of severe & complex mental health & emotional difficulties. Includes brief, medium & longer-term psychotherapy & CBT with adolescents & young adults, and parent work (may include training in & delivering our parent work model)
- To provide leadership, clinical supervision & line management to the Psychology team
- Applicants must have experience working with complex caseloads of adolescents & parents/carers within a multi-disciplinary child & adolescent mental health service and be registered with the HCPC as a Counselling / Clinical Psychologist
Main duties of the job To provide an efficient, effective & highly specialist assessment & treatment service for young people, parents or carers, some of whom experience severe, complex & persistent levels of distress & mental health problems.
To make complex clinical judgements & decisions, with the assistance of colleagues & managers, about risk factors and to ensure that links are established with other agencies, particularly those in the statutory sector, to reduce risks & share responsibility within mental health networks. To participate in multi-agency meetings including Child Protection Conferences, Child in Need, Team around the Family, EHCP meetings, annual reviews etc.
To develop the Psychology offer at Open Door, in line with service needs & opportunities, and in consultation with the Senior Clinical Management Team & CEO. This may include groups, development of resources, staff training & waiting list initiatives.
To oversee and monitor the delivery & impact of the Psychology service, participating in and contributing to the development of Open Door's programmes of audit, evaluation & research and support service users to contribute and participate, and to ensure CYP-IAPT compliance.
To work autonomously within the overall policy & governance framework set out by Open Door.
To provide support for colleagues in team meetings and in difficult or emergency situations.
To provide, when opportunities arise, consultation, training & advice for staff working in other specialist settings.
About us Open Door is an NCL ICB commissioned voluntary sectorservice based in Haringey, North London, providing a range of therapeuticservices for young people aged 12-24 and parents/carers. We form part of theHaringey CAMHS pathway for 12-18 year olds and are a highly regarded clinicalservice. Open Door recently received national recognition for our impact, as a2024 finalist for the Health Service Journal (HSJ) Award for Reducing Inequalityand Improving Outcomes for Children and Young People.
Open Door offers talking therapy to adolescents andyoung adults on a brief, medium and longer-term basis. The team comprises Child& Adolescent and Adult Psychotherapists, Psychodynamic Psychotherapists andCounselling Psychologists who offer psychotherapy, CBT, drama therapy,therapeutic football groups and EMDR. The clinical team currently comprises 27qualified and trainee therapists, many of whom are NHS trained and all of whomare professionally accredited. We are a highly skilled team and many of ourclinicians also teach on professional trainings.
Open Door works from bases in Crouch End and Tottenham,and provides services in local secondary schools and the Haringey Autism Hub.Most of our work is delivered in person as this is what most young people tellus they want. Demand for the service is high.
We are committed toequality, diversity and inclusion. More than half of our young people are from globalmajority communities, and approximately 1 in 4 are neurodivergent.
Job responsibilities DESCRIPTION OF THE POST KEY AREAS
1) Clinical
a) To contribute to expertspecialist multi-disciplinary assessment for adolescents and young adults. Touse a broad theoretical knowledge base and specialist clinical skills to inform decisions abouttreatment options, considering relevant evidence-based research, theory andpractice and factors such as historical, developmental, and contextualprocesses that have shaped and are currently impinging on the young person,their carers and family.
b) To decide, in consultationwith the user, clinical colleagues and supervisor on the appropriateness oftreatment, with or without other therapeutic input from Open Door or to referto appropriate outside agencies.
c) To provide specialistpsychology treatment or therapies that are outcome focused and evidence-based,using appropriate therapeutic modalities including CBT and integrativeapproaches on a brief, medium and longer-term basis.
d) To provide specialistdevelopmentally informed parent/carer support to parents/carers of adolescentsand young adults. This may include providing Open Door's evidence-based model,'Approach to Parenting Teens (APT)
e) To participate in the regularreview of cases in individual supervision and team meetings, and whereappropriate, to liaise with and participate in meetings with professionals inother agencies.
f) To be willing to adaptclinical practice in relation to diversity, expressed beliefs preferences andchoices of clients. This includes working sensitively with neurodivergent youngpeople/parents and cares. providing therapeutic work that is culturally sensitiveand working effectively with those needing interpreters.
g) To liaise with referrers,other team members and other people/agencies as needed in implementingtreatment.
h) Monitor implementation oftreatment and client progress, providing appropriate feedback about progressand making decisions about treatment modification in discussion withclient/parent/carer and colleagues.
i)Tobe responsible for the application of a range of theoretical and practicalknowledge, acquired during training and through practice, and to keep up todate with developments in these areas.
j)Toexercise autonomous professional responsibility based on the Code ofProfessional Conduct and Ethics of the appropriate professional association.
2)Monitoringand Evaluation of Risk
a)Tobe responsible for working within Child Protection and Vulnerable Adultssafeguarding guidelines in relation to their own clinical case load. Inaddition, the post holder will be expected to supervise junior colleagues and traineesand contribute during team meetings to the assessment of cases held by teamcolleagues and to consult and advise referrers in external agencies. Thismonitoring will involve liaison with, and sometimes referral to externalagencies such as CAMHS, SEND, GPs, Children's Services, Early Interventionteams, hospitals, etc.
b)Tobe responsible for continuing monitoring and evaluation of risk for teenagersand young adults in their own caseload, in supervision and team discussions;this relates to safeguarding concerns, deliberate self-harm or other riskybehaviour such as substance abuse, running away, causing harm to others.
3) New services and projects
a) When required, to work with theSenior Clinical Management Team and Director to develop ideas and proposals for new projects or services.
b) To support fundingapplications as appropriate.
4) Consultation
a) To provide specialist adviceand consultation to professionals working in external agencies eg: schools& colleges, voluntary sector, etc.
b) To meet with professionalsworking in other agencies to inform them about Open Door's services andreferral processes.
5) Teaching, Training andSupervision
a) To take part, when required,in the recruitment and induction of new team members.
b) To provide training andteaching for external agencies (e.g. social care, education, other voluntarysector) when opportunities arise.
c) To present regularly to theclinical team and to increase understanding and utilisation of CBT and thirdwave approaches in working with young people.
a) To receive regular clinicaland service-related supervision from a more senior clinician and if necessary,specialist external clinical supervision in accordance with good practiceguidelines.
b) To participate in clinicalteam meetings and present clinical cases in detail for group discussion.
c) To gain additional specialistexperience or training relevant to the service.
d) To contribute to thedevelopment and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practicethrough active participation in internal and external CPD training anddevelopment programmes, in consultation with the Director.
e) To take part in an annualappraisal with a Principal Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist.
7) Research and Audit
a)To participate fully in OpenDoor's comprehensive programmes of audit and evaluation.
. click apply for full job details