Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
| Posting date: | 26 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £61,631.00 to £68,623.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £61631.00 - £68623.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 April 2026 |
| Location: | London, NW10 3RY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9333-26-0411 |
Summary
The RDP provides a 12-week intensive, CBT and evidence-based group treatment programme for clients who have reached abstinence. These groups use Motivational Interviewing, cognitive behavioural and behavioural therapy principles, as well as mindfulness-based CBT, dialectical behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, positive psychology and solution focused therapy. Fellowship and peer recovery principles are also incorporated in the programme and the staff team is a mix of recovery workers, experts by experience, group therapists, counsellors and clinical and counselling psychologists. Individual and couples therapy (behavioural couples therapy) are also an integral part of the programme, as well as the use of specialist psychological interventions such as EMDR and other trauma-informed approaches. Psychoeducational groups, lectures, guided self-help CBT and workshops also form part of the 12-week programme. Ongoing support for those successfully completing the programme is provided through the RDP Graduates Group. You will have assessment, formulation, therapy, and leadership and supervision skills; and you will have (and/or want to develop) experience, training and knowledge in working with Addictions and associated complex presentations. Although experience of working with people with addictions would be valuable, we recognise that not all applicants will have had this opportunity. Tailored induction and training will be provided to enable you to work effectively with this client group. You will have good research and audit skills, be familiar with care quality and clinical governance and be expected to contribute to the development of the service. A significant percentage of addiction clients also present with diagnoses of Trauma, Personality Disorder, and Complex Mood and Anxiety Disorders, and the team is expected to deliver a range of evidence-based interventions as recommended by NICE Guidance including MI, MBT, DBT, CFT, EMDR and CBT. Other modalities are used dependent on patient need and best practice. The successful applicant will be involved in the provision of therapy and supervise both qualified and trainee psychology staff. This is a 0.5 WTE permanent post and is available immediately.