Job Opportunity: Band 8a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist - Barnet CAMHS

We are a warm, welcoming, and inclusive team dedicated to providing flexible, creative, person-centred, and evidence-based support to children and young people with neurodevelopmental and psychological needs.

The Barnet CAMHS Psychology Team includes a large, dynamic, and innovative group of clinicians, ranging from assistant psychologists to qualified lead/consultant clinical/counselling psychologists. We offer excellent opportunities for career development and leadership skills enhancement.

Our team delivers high-quality, evidence-based assessment and therapy, and actively participates in service development projects to meet the complex psychological needs of children and families efficiently. Innovation and practice-based evidence development are strongly encouraged.

We are currently offering a split full-time Band 8a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist position within the Barnet CAMHS Neurodevelopmental team (0.6) based at Holly Oak Clinic, Edgware Community Hospital, and (0.4) at the Team for the Assessment of Autism and Social Communication (TAASC) under 6's, part of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

The postholder will provide specialist leadership, neurodevelopmental and mental health assessments across the lifespan, including children under 6. Responsibilities include providing pre- and post-diagnostic services, psychoeducation, and psychological treatments for children and families, as well as liaising with community agencies for collaborative work. The role emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach within the iThrive Framework, with opportunities for supervision, reflective practice, and CPD activities, including recent training in ADI-R, ADOS, EMDR, and Narrative Exposure Therapy.

North London NHS Foundation Trust is committed to high-quality mental health care, staff development, and a supportive working environment, with initiatives supporting flexible working, staff wellbeing, and professional growth. Our values include kindness, respect, teamwork, simplicity, empowerment, and diversity.

Applicants should be prepared to work across various locations within Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, or Islington as required.