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The role provides highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based psychological therapy to people experiencing mental health crises in Lambeth Crisis Plus. Requirements typically include a relevant doctoral-level qualification in clinical or counselling psychology, or an equivalent psychotherapy qualification, professional registration with the HCPC or an appropriate UK psychotherapy body, substantial post-qualification experience, and knowledge of risk assessment and crisis intervention. The successful candidate is expected to work collaboratively with service users, families and multidisciplinary teams, supervise junior staff, contribute to service development, maintain accurate clinical records, and demonstrate compassion, resilience, sound clinical judgement and a commitment to equality, safeguarding and recovery-focused care.
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) is one of the UK's largest providers of mental health and community services. It serves communities across South London, including Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham and Croydon, and provides specialist services for adults, children, older people and people with substance-use needs. The Trust is closely associated with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King's College London and is involved in clinical research, education and professional training. Its services include community mental health teams, crisis and acute care, psychological therapies, forensic services and national specialist programmes. SLaM promotes recovery-oriented, person-centred care and multidisciplinary working, while supporting staff development, inclusion and service improvement.
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