
HCPC Clinical and Counselling Psychologists
- Manchester
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Deliver Psychological Evidence-Based Interventions
- Provide high-intensity CBT (HI-CBT) and other structured evidence-based interventions digitally (video, phone, text-based).
- Deliver NICE-recommended therapies, including:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Counselling for Depression (CfD)
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
- Behavioural Activation (BA)
- Mindfulness-Based Interventions
- Tailor individualised treatment plans based on client needs and NICE guidelines.
- Adapt interventions for remote delivery, ensuring therapeutic effectiveness in a digital format.
- Determine appropriate treatment pathways within a stepped-care model.
- Utilise Spectrum.Life digital platforms to deliver structured psychological therapies.
- Guide clients in engaging with self-help tools, psychoeducation, and digital therapy resources.
- Maintain a therapeutic alliance and client engagement in a remote setting.
- Work within clinical governance frameworks to ensure safe, ethical, and effective digital therapy.
- Adhere to data protection (GDPR), confidentiality, and safeguarding policies.
- Engage in regular clinical supervision, CPD, and peer consultation.
- Participate in clinical audits, data analysis, and outcome evaluations to enhance service effectiveness.
- Provide feedback on digital service improvements to enhance client engagement.
- Support the development of mental health tools and online therapy innovations.
- Full accreditation and registration with: British Psychological Society (BPS) and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) (mandatory)
- Doctoral Training: Completion of a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) or Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (DCPsych).
- (DCPsych) accredited by the BPS and approved by the HCPC.
- Minimum of five years post doctoral qualification experience.
- Proven experience delivering High-Intensity CBT in IAPT or another relevant service.
- Experience providing other evidence-based psychological therapies in line with NICE guidelines (e.g., IPT, ACT, EMDR, BA, CFT, CfD).
- Experience working within an IAPT or stepped-care model.
- Experience in screening clients, assessing risk, and implementing safety plans.
- Strong digital literacy skills and the ability to adapt interventions for online platforms.
- Experience using video conferencing software for therapy delivery (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom).
- Proficiency in clinical case management systems (CSM) for record-keeping and reporting.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams), email, and internet-based tools.
- A clean record with the associated regulatory body (HCPC for Clinical and Counselling Psychologists).
- Strong understanding of clinical governance, GDPR, and safeguarding procedures.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong ability to plan, organise, and prioritise workload efficiently.
- A commitment to continuous professional development (CPD) and clinical supervision.
- Ability to work afternoons and evenings, supporting clients in different time zones if required.
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TI-CBT)
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
- Clinical Supervision
- CBT-Adapted Rating Scale (CBTRS)
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7)
- Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
- Additional relevant measures include:
- Work and Social Adjustment Scale (WSAS)
- Core Outcome Measures (COMs)
- Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21)
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7)
- Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)
- Trauma Symptom Checklist (TSC-40)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist (PCL-5)
- Competitive salary (Dependent on experience).
- remote working
- 25 days annual leave
- 24/7 EAP and a wide range of health and wellbeing supports
- The opportunity to work in a strengths based and inclusive way and contribute to a bigger shift in changing societal attitudes towards mental health and wellbeing
- Monthly clinical supervision
- Training, guidance and support to allow you to do your role to the best of your ability
- Opportunities to develop your skills and expertise through learning and training
- The chance to contribute to the development and shaping of a new and exciting service
- Extensive list of employee perks and benefits https://app.box.com/s/6wwkvowbev6cn7tlvq9yz32amnpmnvcl