Clinical / Counselling / Forensic Psychologist - Central
The closing date is 29 April 2026
We are committed to developing practitioner psychologists and are recruiting Clinical/Counselling/Forensic psychologists to join our adult community mental health teams. We seek innovative, flexible professionals passionate about delivering trauma‑informed, person‑centred care to individuals aged 18+ with moderate‑to‑severe mental health difficulties.
Main duties of the job
The role sits alongside practitioner psychologists, psychological therapists, assistant psychologists, trainee psychologists, Clinical Associate Psychologists and Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioners within a multidisciplinary team that welcomes psychological interventions and collaborative working.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assessment (including neurodevelopmental), formulation, individual and group interventions, and consultation using a range of therapeutic approaches.
- Supporting psychological practice within the team by contributing a psychological perspective to team working, treatment planning and supervising other psychological professionals.
- Contributing to quality improvement initiatives and providing ongoing training in CAT, CBT‑P, DBT, EMDR and FIP.
- Participating in the development of an integrated primary and community mental health model linking Community Mental Health Teams, Integrated Neighbourhood Teams and Primary Care Networks.
The role is community‑based and requires frequent travel across Cornwall, including locations not accessible by public transport; successful candidates must demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements.
Qualifications
Applicants must:
- Have or be soon to complete Doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology or Forensic Psychology accredited by the BPS.
- Be HCPC registered as a Practitioner Psychologist or expected to be so before commencing (for those still completing training).
- Have experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment across outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings.
- Only current NHS employees of Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, or Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board may apply.
Skills and Aptitudes
- Advanced skills in complex psychological assessment, formulation, clinical interventions and case management.
- Excellent communication skills in oral and written form, conveying highly technical and clinically sensitive information.
- Ability to provide consultation to professional and non‑professional groups.
Other Information
A relocation package is available for discussion.
Disclosures: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Address: Mid Cornwall – Restormel CMHT or Carrick CMHT
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