Highly Specialist Clinical / Counselling Psychologist-LD

You will work with the multidisciplinary team to provide a variety of specialist interventions (e.g. PBS, CBT, ACT, parenting work, groups and family work) for a broad range of complex mental health and behavioural concerns within the context of Learning Disabilities experienced by children, young people and families within a socially, economically and culturally diverse London borough. In addition, you will provide specialist assessments, supervision, support in service development and delivery. You would also be working closely with Local Authority and Social Care services to ensure that children, young people and families are supported via multi-agency care and service delivery planning (e.g. Dynamic Support Registers, Partnership boards etc.).

Brent CAMHS-LD is looking for a Principal & Highly Specialist Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join and support our experienced multi-disciplinary specialist mental health service. We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled clinician who can be creative and dynamic in approach. They should maintain clinical curiosity and engage in reflective practice as well as be able to be an advocate for children, young people and families' needs. Previous experience within CAMHS-LD or adult LD settings (particularly with safeguarding, risk and Positive Behavioural Support [PBS]) is an advantage.

What will we provide you?

Brent CAMHS-LD has a strong multi-disciplinary approach and thrives on innovative practice to meet the local population needs. We have strong links with our neighbouring CAMHS-LD teams within CNWL as well as universities and other local partners and stakeholders. The post provides an excellent opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in clinical practice and leadership via regular clinical supervision, being part of Quality Improvement (QI) projects, CPD opportunities as well as multi-disciplinary working within an experienced wider service of Family Therapists, Behaviour Analysts (BCBAs) Psychotherapists, Nurses, Child Wellbeing Practitioners, Psychiatrists and Clinical / Counselling Psychologists.

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