Job overview

BeeU is the CAMHS services in Telford, Shropshire and Wrekin. BeeU is made up of several pathways; a core mental health team, community eating disorder teams, Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Crisis and Home Treatment, Mental Health Support Team and an Autistic Spectrum Condition diagnostic service. 

This post sits within the core mental health team which provides support to young people and their families who are experiencing a range of mental health difficulties. This post will also involve supporting non-psychology colleagues in providing psychological informed treatments for young people, providing training and direct and in-direct  interventions. 

Flexible working  across the service is available, based on the interests of the applicant.   A split post with another vacancy within BeeU will also be considered.

This post is an 8a post, however, a band 7 preceptorship will also be considered. 

The applicant will be a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist (or equivalent) and registered with the HCPC. 

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role will be to: 

• Provide direct interventions to young people and their families 
• To provide initial or specialist assessments for young people 
• To provide indirect interventions with young people, which will include systemic working with families, schools, local authorities and other agencies. 
• To develop and share formulations. 
• To adapt interventions based upon the needs of the young person 
• To provide specialist psychological advice. 

Working for our organisation

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

 Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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