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Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or CBT TherapistNHS

St Albans, AL3 5TL Fixed-Term £51,657 to £58,785
Posted 7 August 2026 Closing date 23 August 2026
St Albans City Rail Station (1.1 miles away) Parkhouse Bus Station (4.5 miles away)

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for aClinical/ Counselling Psychologist or CBT Therapist to join our highly regarded PATH (Prevention, Assessment and Treatment in Hertfordshire) for psychosis team.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of adynamic, supportive and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care in line with NICE recommendations.

Our service is committed not only to clinical excellence but also to innovation and offering our patients the best care available. We are proud to be actively involved in research collaborations with the University of Oxford and King's College London. Through these partnerships, we are supporting development and implementation of new psychological therapies and emerging technologies that enhance recovery and outcomes for people experiencing psychosis.

Main duties of the job

As a specialist services, PATH provides comprehensive assessment and intervention for individuals experiencing their first episode of psychosis. Psychological therapists play a central role within multidisciplinary team, contributing specialist expertise to formulation, treatment planning and service development.

The successful applicant will:

  • Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions, including CBT, in line with NICE guidance.
  • Contribute to comprehensive assessments, including the use of psychometric measures where appropriate.
  • Support multidisciplinary colleagues through psychological formulation, consultation and collaborative care planning.
  • Play an active role in the continued development of psychologically informed practice across the service.

We are committed to supporting the growth and development of our staff. The Trust offers excellent continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities and actively encourages clinicians to develop specialist interests that align with both service and professional goals.

If you are looking for a role that combines clinical excellence, research and innovation as well as opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

This role is also suitable for newly qualified therapists.

Job description

For full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.

About us

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.

Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

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