Clinical Psychologist / Counselling Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist / Counselling Psychologist
This role is based within a private adult mental health hospital setting in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, (EN6)

Employment Type
Permanent | Full-time (part-time considered, 4 days per week)

Salary
Up to £53,000 per annum (dependent on experience) + benefits

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of up to £53,000 (pro rata considered)
• Equivalent of 33 days annual leave including Bank Holidays
• Your birthday off each year
• Comprehensive induction and structured onboarding
• Ongoing CPD, specialist training and career development opportunities
• Support from an established psychology leadership team
• Free meals provided on site
• Free on-site parking
• Wellbeing support and employee assistance programmes
• 24-hour GP and wellbeing services
• Pension contribution to support long-term security
• Life assurance for added peace of mind
• Enhanced maternity benefits
• Access to retail discounts and exclusive offers

Working Hours & Shift Pattern
This Clinical or Counselling Psychologist role is offered on a full-time basis, with part-time (4 days per week) considered. Working hours are primarily weekday-based. The role includes facilitating reflective practice sessions for ward-based staff, which may take place at 7:30am or 7:30pm to support both day and night teams. Flexible working arrangements are available to accommodate these requirements. There are no routine weekend commitments.

Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for an HCPC-registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join a multidisciplinary psychological therapies team working across male and female adult acute inpatient wards (23 beds) within a private hospital in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire (EN6). You will play a key role in delivering specialist psychological assessments and interventions within a formulation-driven, trauma-informed model of care. The service is evolving, including the development of a new pathway for young adults presenting with complex trauma, offering excellent opportunities to contribute to service development, innovation and clinical leadership. This Clinical or Counselling Psychologist role would suit a psychologist who thrives in collaborative environments, enjoys working with complex presentations and is motivated by high-quality, recovery-focused care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessments for adults with acute mental health needs
• Deliver evidence-based individual and group psychological interventions
• Undertake diagnostic, cognitive and risk assessments using recognised frameworks
• Develop and implement formulation-driven care plans in collaboration with the MDT
• Contribute a specialist psychological perspective within multidisciplinary meetings
• Monitor and manage clinical risk, ensuring timely documentation and escalation
• Attend ward rounds, CPA meetings and case conferences as required
• Prepare high-quality clinical reports, assessments and discharge summaries
• Facilitate reflective practice sessions for ward-based staff
• Ensure accurate, timely clinical recording in electronic patient records

Requirements

• BPS-recognised psychology degree
• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
• Understanding of evidence-based psychological practice
• Have the right to work within the UK (no sponsorship available for this role). 
• Experience applying psychological models within mental health settings
• Experience of inpatient work desirable but not essential
• Ability to manage a specialist clinical caseload with complex presentations
• Strong communication, organisational and MDT working skills
• Suitable for Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist or Practitioner Psychologist

Company Culture
As a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist, you will be joining a supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking clinical environment where psychology is highly valued. Leadership is approachable and encourages reflective practice, learning and professional autonomy. The culture is inclusive, trauma-informed and values-driven, with a strong focus on staff wellbeing, supervision and ongoing development. Psychologists are supported to grow their expertise and contribute meaningfully to service innovation.

Why This Role Appeals

• Opportunity to work within a specialist adult acute inpatient setting
• Involvement in service development and new clinical pathways
• Strong focus on training, CPD and long-term career progression
• Meaningful clinical work supporting individuals at critical stages of care
• Supportive leadership and established psychology team
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance

Apply Today
If you are an experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologist seeking a rewarding opportunity (Private Healthcare) in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire (EN6), where your expertise is valued and your professional development is actively supported, we would love to hear from you. This role offers the chance to make a genuine difference within a supportive and progressive clinical environment.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early interest is warmly encouraged