[Hiring] Clinical / Counselling Psychologist @Spectrum.Life

Role Description

The HCPC Clinical and Counselling Psychologists Digital Therapist role is ideal for HCPC Registered Clinical and Counselling Psychologists Chartered with BPS. This position is a vital part of the Spectrum mental health team, delivering evidence-based psychological talking therapies digitally (video, phone, text).

You will be responsible for delivering psychological talking therapies, evidence-based, high-intensity interventions while adhering to our clinical governance frameworks to ensure effective and safe care.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Full accreditation and registration with: British Psychological Society (BPS) and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) (both are mandatory)
• Doctoral Training: Completion of a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) or Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (DCPsych) accredited by the BPS and approved by the HCPC.
• Minimum of two 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 working with adults and children 6+ therapeutically.
• Experience in screening adults and children, 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.

Desirable

• Experience delivering evidence-based trauma therapies, including:
  • 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
• Experience in delivering remote therapy in digital mental health services.
• Experience working with standardised mental health measures, such as:
  • CBT-Adapted Rating Scale (CBTRS)
  • Generalised Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7)
  • Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
  • 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)

Benefits

• 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.
• Remote 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.