Clinical ​/ Counselling ​/ Forensic Psychologist

Clinical / Counselling / Forensic Psychologist Band 8a

Main area Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist Grade Band 8a Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Service hours
- Monday
- Friday 9
- 5) Job  

Site St Austell Town St Austell Salary £57,528 - £64,750 Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 23/08/2026 23:59

We are committed to improving early intervention and recovery outcomes for people with severe mental illness through evidence-based community mental health rehabilitation. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist to join our Community Mental Health Rehabilitation Team. We are seeking an innovative and flexible psychologist who is passionate about delivering trauma-informed, person-centred care.

This varied role includes assessment, formulation, individual and group interventions, consultation, and supporting psychological practice across the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will contribute to treatment planning, supervision, and service quality improvement. We offer excellent CPD opportunities and ongoing training in therapies including CAT, CBT-P, DBT, EMDR, and FIP.

We support flexible and hybrid working where service delivery allows. The successful applicant will be required to undertake face-to-face appointments across Cornwall, with opportunities for some home working. Flexible working arrangements will be considered in line with service requirements.

Candidates relocating to Cornwall from outside the county may be eligible for relocation support, which can be discussed during the recruitment process and is subject to organisational policy.

• To maintain an overview of the work of all psychological professionals (e.g., trainee psychologists, Clinical Associate Psychologists (CAPs), Psychology Assistants, Mental Health Wellbeing practitioners (MHWPs), psychological therapists) working in the community mental health team (CMHT) and to be responsible for the systematic governance of psychological practice within the team.
• To offer professional support and clinical supervision to psychological professionals (e.g., trainee psychologists, Clinical Associate Psychologists (CAPs), Psychology Assistants, Mental Health Wellbeing practitioners (MHWPs), psychological therapists) as needed/appropriate on a regular basis, in line with the requirements of the British Psychological Society.
• To provide a specialist psychological assessment and therapy service to clients of the Community Mental Health Team, offer advice and consultation on the team’s clients psychological care.
• To contribute to the development of clinical pathways for clients (adults of 18+ years) of the Community Mental Health Service and to collaborate in the planning and implementation of specialist Psychological Assessment and Therapies clinics for this group of clients.

We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you’ll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people’s homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

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