Job Summary
We are pleased to announce a Clinical Lead post, as part of an expansion of the Crisis Plus model to Lambeth. The successful candidate will lead the implementation of Crisis Plus model across the Lambeth directorate, specifically targeting those with a pattern of frequent inpatient admissions. The successful candidate will use their range of clinical experience to lead and develop a small team working with service users who are at risk of repeated use of crisis and acute services & private inpatient services. The post requires offering clinical expertise across the range of Adult Mental Health Services to deliver excellent highly integrated clinical care. It is a role that would suit a senior and experienced psychologist or psychotherapist who is looking to develop their leadership skills across adult MH services. Applicants would benefit from having experience and specialist skills in working with people with Serious Mental Health Problems in a community team context, managing risk, comorbid substance use, and with good MDT and multi-agency working skills.
Main duties of the job
To lead the Crisis Plus model within Lambeth Adult Mental Health Services, leading a team of Assistant Psychologists and psychological therapists. In addition to the clinical work, the candidate would support and build upon other related initiatives in the borough supporting community, crisis and inpatient services. The role would also involve preparing and reporting on KPIs to senior managers and clinicians, so previous experience of presenting outcomes would be valued. There would also be support to collaborate with others on service evaluation, audit and research.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Entry-level qualification in Applied Psychology (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level additional training) that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration (i.e. Clinical psychologist: Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent; Counselling psychologist: MSc and PG Diploma in Counselling Psychology; Forensic psychologist: MSc in Forensic Psychology plus completion of the British Psychological Society’s Qualification in Forensic Psychology Stage 2) And/or Post-graduate qualification in relevant mental health/social welfare profession or significant demonstrable practice in this field (A/I) PLUS Masters level qualification in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy or equivalent qualification, accredited by UKCP (A/I) And/or Entry-level qualification in Psychotherapy that has been accepted by the APC/BPC/UKCP/BACP/BABCP for purposes of professional registration. Registered, and appropriate CPD
- Registered with professional Additional training in a specialised area of psychological practice (such as any NICE and/or evidence base recommended psychological interventions for attachment related disorder / personality disorder such as DBT, MBT) through formal post-qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses, or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma.
Desirable
- Training in CBT / DBT / MBT or NICE recommended psychological intervention for Personality disorder.
- Trained in open dialogue
- Training on working with dual diagnosis
- Additional training in interventions on suicide / self-harm.
- Completed training in Supervision of others
Experience
Essential
- Experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature.
- Experience of working with adult clients with a range of difficulties using CBT
- Experience of working with clients with Personality Disorder, Bipolar Affective Disorder and Psychosis
- Experience of having offered supervision to multidisciplinary staff groups in both an individual and group format.
Desirable
- Experienced in working with SU presenting with complex attachment-based needs, and frequent readmission/crisis presentation
- Experience of working with those who present with a high level of risk to self and others, particular those with Complex Emotional Needs or Personality disorders
- oExperience of completing large scale data projects / service evaluations
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of psychological assessment and formulation.
- Specialist and transferable psychological skills and knowledge relevant to working with clients with Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Affective Disorder and Psychosis (A/I)
- Theoretical knowledge of CBT and psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment. (A/I)
- Theoretical knowledge of DBT.
- Knowledge of key legislation in relation to mental health issues and Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Affective Disorder and Psychosis (A/I)
Desirable
- Good understanding of theory linked to those who frequently attend crisis services
- Good understanding of psychological principles to engage and assess a range of complex psychological problems
- Experience of developing and carrying out research projects
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Skills in psychological assessment, formulation and in DBT and CBT interventions for working with clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature. (A/I)
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex, highly technical and sensitive information to clients, families and colleagues. (A/I)
- Consultation skills to work with the multiprofessional Community Mental Health Teams or other relevant services. (A/I)
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner with appropriate level of clinical and managerial supervision. (A/I)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 18 June 2026
