Principal Clinical / Counselling Psychologist (AMHP)

About the role

Provide highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for adults with complex and enduring mental health difficulties
Lead the delivery and coordination of specialist psychological services within Community Mental Health Teams
Provide clinical leadership, supervision, consultation and training to psychologists, trainees and wider multidisciplinary colleagues
Contribute to service development, governance, audit and research, ensuring high standards of clinical practice
Deputise for the Head of Psychology in Adult Mental Health as required
Play a central role in shaping psychologically informed care across NHS Highland

Responsibilities

As Principal Psychologist, you will:

Requirements

You will be:

• HCPC registered as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist
• An experienced practitioner with a strong background in adult mental health, including trauma informed practice
• Skilled in working with complex presentations and providing consultation within multidisciplinary teams
• Experienced in supervision, teaching and leadership, including supporting trainees and qualified staff
• Confident contributing to service improvement, policy development and quality assurance

Qualifications

NHS Highland does not specify any particular qualifications.

Skills

Experienced in:

• Psychological assessment, formulation and intervention
• Leading the delivery and coordination of specialist psychological services
• Providing clinical leadership, supervision, consultation and training
• Contributing to service development, governance, audit and research
• Deputising for the Head of Psychology in Adult Mental Health
• Shaping psychologically informed care across NHS Highland

Benefits

The post offers an excellent opportunity for experienced clinicians seeking a leadership role with a balanced working pattern.

Pay

The pay details are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The schedule details are not specified in the job posting.

Benefits

The benefits details are not specified in the job posting.

Contact Information

Please contact Alyson Jack, Head of Psychology in Adult Mental Health at Alyson.Jack@nhs.scot

Equal Opportunities

NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.