Clinical or Counselling Psychologist or Psychotherapist
The closing date is 28 January 2026
Job summary
22.5 hours per week
Hello! My name is Beth and Im the team manager for Core Team West. Along with Steve, our psychological therapies clinical lead, we have a rare opportunity for a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist, or psychotherapist to join our service. The post is for 22.5 hours a week (0.6 wte,) as a band 7. The successful applicant would work within the MDT and be at the forefront in the delivery of evidence-based treatment to our service users, as well as undertaking psychological assessments and regularly taking the role as the duty worker. We particularly welcome applications from those trained in integrative approaches or in CBT, EMDR and/or DBT.
We work with services users aged 18-65 who have moderate to severe mental health issues. Referrals are made through several of our trust services. Our base is a community team hub which helps to provide flexibility, openness and ease for support and advice. The base is within a central location with amenities, transport links and parking easily accessible.
At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide specialist skills working within the multidisciplinary team. They will be responsible for undertaking assessments, providing treatment, completing the team duty role, offering clinical supervision as well as being able to work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies, managing and reviewing care plans in a collaborative and recovery focused manner.
They will also offer evidence based clinical decisions and treatment options, whilst working within professional guidelines, the framework of the service and whilst observing trust and national policies and procedures. The post holder will work autonomously.
The post-holder will need to attend relevant team meetings. The post will be supported through regular formal supervision, appraisal and training and have close managerial and leadership support. Support will include development opportunities, access to psychological networks, potential further training opportunities and the services have close links to local training courses.
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About us
We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Details
Date posted
14 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9378-W1418
Job locations
Drury Lane Health & Wellbeing Centre
Drury Lane
Wakefield
WF1 2TE
Employer details
Employer name
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Drury Lane Health & Wellbeing Centre
Drury Lane
Wakefield
WF1 2TE
Employer's website
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