Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Psychologist (0.6 wte) based in the Lewisham Intensive Support Team. We are looking for an experienced psychologist to develop and lead a small multi-professional pathway as part of the Lewisham Intensive Support Team. This newly developed pathway will work quickly, flexibly and intensively at times of crisis, working closely with service users and their networks. The IST works in conjunction with the wider borough MHLD team sharing decision making about stepping up and stepping down care so that people get the right support at the right time. As the Lead Psychologist you will have the opportunity to develop this service, manage and clinically supervise a small MDT (comprising Behaviour Support Practitioner, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapy and Trainee Clinical Psychologist). You will also have an important role working with the Borough Lead Psychologist, commissioners and stakeholde...