Total Assist is currently recruiting for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join a specialist private mental health service supporting young people aged 12–18 with complex mental health needs.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a purpose-built inpatient setting, providing psychological assessment and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to young people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties.

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver personalised, recovery-focused care and support positive outcomes for young people and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and develop individualised treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions, including CBT, DBT and trauma-informed approaches.
• Support young people experiencing complex mental health conditions, including mood disorders, psychosis and emotional dysregulation.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings, care planning and clinical reviews.
• Provide specialist assessments where appropriate, including cognitive and neurodevelopmental assessments.
• Work collaboratively with families and carers to support ongoing recovery.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure high standards of clinical practice.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Current HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Experience working with children and young people within CAMHS or a comparable mental health setting.
• Experience delivering psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions.
• Strong communication, clinical reasoning and multidisciplinary working skills.

Why Apply?

• Excellent hourly rate, negotiable depending on experience.
• Ongoing locum opportunity.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people.
• Work within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible working patterns may be considered.

If you are a Clinical Psychologist looking for your next locum opportunity, we would love to hear from you.