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Child Psychologist, Clinical or Counselling.
Location: South London, Balham
Date posted: 20 September 2018
Fernwood Clinic is an independent practice in Balham, South London. We are a team of nine Chartered Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, providing assessment, short term and long term treatment for adults, children, families and couples. Due to increase in demand for our services and are currently looking for a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to work with children, young people and their families to join us.
We operate from dedicated High Street premises in a vibrant neighbourhood of central Balham. We are well known in the community and receive a lot of word of mouth referrals from existing clients, as well as referrals from local GPs.
We strive for all of our Psychologists to have an enjoyable and sustainable long-term private practice with us, typically alongside an NHS / not for profit sector role. You will have a high degree of independence in choosing the appropriate treatment course for your client and be able to benefit from flexible working hours. All appointments, reminders and client administration are fully managed by Fernwood Clinic, so that you can focus on doing what you love.
We are looking for a well-rounded, self-motivated generalist (working with children and adolescents) with experience of some or all of the following common emotional concerns:
Experience with some or all of the following NICE recommended therapies:
Qualifications
General:
We ask for 5-10 clinical hours per week. Currently we are particularly looking for practitioners who are available to work within the following days: Saturdays (10am-5pm), Tuesdays (4pm-6pm), Wednesdays (4pm-9pm) or Thursdays (4pm-6pm).
In return we are able to offer:
This role is offered on a self employed basis.
To apply, please send your resume and a cover note to info@fernwoodclinic.co.uk
Application deadline: open until filled.
If you would like to speak to us before applying, please call 020 8673 8604.
We are scheduling meetings on an ongoing basis.
Please note that due to the volume of applications, we are only able to respond to practitioners who we would like to invite for a meeting.
Location: South London, Balham
Date posted: 20 September 2018
Fernwood Clinic is an independent practice in Balham, South London. We are a team of nine Chartered Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, providing assessment, short term and long term treatment for adults, children, families and couples. Due to increase in demand for our services and are currently looking for a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to work with children, young people and their families to join us.
We operate from dedicated High Street premises in a vibrant neighbourhood of central Balham. We are well known in the community and receive a lot of word of mouth referrals from existing clients, as well as referrals from local GPs.
We strive for all of our Psychologists to have an enjoyable and sustainable long-term private practice with us, typically alongside an NHS / not for profit sector role. You will have a high degree of independence in choosing the appropriate treatment course for your client and be able to benefit from flexible working hours. All appointments, reminders and client administration are fully managed by Fernwood Clinic, so that you can focus on doing what you love.
We are looking for a well-rounded, self-motivated generalist (working with children and adolescents) with experience of some or all of the following common emotional concerns:
- Anxiety, including separation anxiety and social anxiety
- Exam stress
- Low mood and depression
- OCD
- PTSD
- Attachment difficulties
- Developmental trauma
- Relationship difficulties, including bullying
- Struggling with parental separation / divorce
- Behavioural difficulties
Experience with some or all of the following NICE recommended therapies:
- CBT (including 3rd wave CBT)
- Mindfulness based cognitive therapy
- Systemic therapy
- Interpersonal therapy
Qualifications
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology
- Registered with HCPC as a clinical /counselling psychologist
- BPS Chartered Member
General:
- Hold a reference from your regular supervisor who should be experienced, preferably an accredited supervisor (BPS Chartered Psychologist), to verify your training, experience and supervision levels
We ask for 5-10 clinical hours per week. Currently we are particularly looking for practitioners who are available to work within the following days: Saturdays (10am-5pm), Tuesdays (4pm-6pm), Wednesdays (4pm-9pm) or Thursdays (4pm-6pm).
In return we are able to offer:
- Friendly, supportive working environment
- Competitive session rate
- Monthly supervision allowance for an external supervisor of your choice
- Full payment for DNA clients
- Extensive administrative support and operational supervision
This role is offered on a self employed basis.
To apply, please send your resume and a cover note to info@fernwoodclinic.co.uk
Application deadline: open until filled.
If you would like to speak to us before applying, please call 020 8673 8604.
We are scheduling meetings on an ongoing basis.
Please note that due to the volume of applications, we are only able to respond to practitioners who we would like to invite for a meeting.
