Clinical Psychologist / Counselling Psychologist / Educational Psychologist (Band 8a)

Clinical Psychologist / Counselling Psychologist / Educational Psychologist (Band 8a)
Location: Sutton
Hourly Rate: £38.00 per hour
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Team: CAMHS Tier 3

Why This Role Stands Out
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to contribute to the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents in the community. You will play a pivotal role in delivering evidence-based psychological interventions while shaping the mental health framework within schools. The role offers a unique chance to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, directly impacting young people’s mental health outcomes in a school setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise specialist psychological assessments and treatments for children aged 5-18, helping them navigate a range of mental health challenges.
• Lead the development and delivery of psychological interventions tailored to individual needs, working across both primary and secondary school settings.
• Take a proactive approach in clinical risk management and safeguarding, ensuring the best interests of the young people in your care.
• Provide clinical supervision to junior staff and develop their professional skills through focused mentoring.
• Work closely with school staff to implement a Whole School Approach to Mental Health, ensuring mental health is integrated into the fabric of school culture.
• Offer expert consultation and training to school staff to enhance their ability to support the mental well-being of students.

What You’ll Need

• A HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist (or equivalent) with significant experience in psychological assessment and treatment for children and adolescents.
• Proven experience working in complex, multi-disciplinary settings, ideally with a background in CAMHS or similar services.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to supervise and support the professional development of others.
• A passion for evidence-based practice and a commitment to continuous professional growth.

Working Hours & Contract Details

• Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
• A flexible 3-6 month ongoing contract with an immediate start (ASAP – 4 weeks).

Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your expertise in a forward-thinking, collaborative environment. As part of the Sutton Mental Health Support Team, you’ll be working with a dedicated group of professionals and have access to ongoing development and support. This is your chance to make a lasting impact on the mental health services provided to young people within schools, while continuing to develop in your professional career.

Referral Bonus
Know someone who may be a good fit? If they are successfully placed in this role, you could earn a £250 referral bonus. For more details, contact me directly at 0203 475 4175 or Todubore@hg-mh.com.