Clinical Psychologist

Job summary We have an opportunity for Band 7 Clinical or Counselling Psychologist or BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist to join our team. Main duties of the job We have an opportunity for Band 7 Clinical or Counselling Psychologist or BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist to join our team. We require highly skilled and motivated practitioners to work as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team providing high quality, specialist evidence-based treatment to Veterans. The post holder will be innovative, enthusiastic and flexible and able to work both autonomously and as part of the team. Key elements of the roles will include; delivering CBT on a one to one and group basis including intensive trauma focused CBT contributing psychological expertise as part of a multi-disciplinary team contributing to service evaluation, audit and research contributing to policy and service development We are particularly interested in receiving applications from those with experience in the specialist field of trauma All psychological therapists at Combat Stress are professionally managed with appropriate levels of supervision, peer support and specialist training. About us Combat Stress is the UKs leading mental health charity for veterans. For over a century weve been helping former service personnel deal with issues like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression. Today we provide specialist treatment and support for veterans from every service and conflict, focusing on those with complex mental health issues related to their military service. We provide a range of community, outpatient and residential mental health services to veterans with complex mental health problems. We provide services in-person and online. Details Date posted 23 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £48,266 to £55,233 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number B0373-26-0010 Job locations Edward House 199 Sauchiehall Street Glasgow G2 3EX United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Job title: Clinical Psychologist/Counselling Psychologist/CBT Therapist Directorate: Clinical Location: Hub based with some remote working Accountable to: Deputy Head of Operations / Communities Manager Clinical Supervision: Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist / CBT Therapist Pay grade: Band 7 Type: As per contract Values Framework All staff are expected to know and understand the values of the organisation and uphold these values whilst at work. Together Focused Bold Personal General Overview of Role To work collaboratively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) delivering services for veterans with PTSD and other trauma-related mental health difficulties, and alcohol/substance misuse problems To contribute to residential, outpatient, community and digital care and treatment programmes, working flexibly to meet veteran need To provide comprehensive psychological assessment, collaborative formulation, and treatment planning To provide evidence-based CBT psychological treatment, including third wave CBT interventions, on a group and individual basis, to Veterans attending PTSD treatment and recovery focused programmes. To offer CBT-based consultation and support to other MDT members and advice to referrers, external agencies and carers on veterans psychological needs/suitable interventions To provide CBT supervision of trainee psychologists/students To be contribute to service development and audit and training and research initiatives as appropriate. To work closely with the Senior Psychologists/Senior CBT therapists and Heads of Psychological Therapies to contribute to the development and enhancement of treatment programmes, other relevant service development and clinical governance. Main Duties and Key Responsibilities Management Responsibilities The role has no direct line management responsibility To follow relevant professional practice guidelines and organisational policies and procedures regarding clinical practice To adhere to the Combat Stress Psychological Therapy job planning expectations (Please note these are aligned to NHS Scotland practice) Clinical Responsibilities To provide specialist psychological assessment using a CBT framework for referred veterans, using structured and semi-structured clinical interview, psychometric instruments and other assessments methods as appropriate To formulate and devise CBT treatment and management plans for referred veterans with a range of psychological problems, and of varying severity and complexity, including those with challenging behaviours To provide CBT interventions for veterans with PTSD and other trauma-related mental health problems To maintain an agreed clinical caseload To provide CBT-based advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals in the multi-disciplinary teams of Combat Stress and to assist in developing team formulation and treatment plans for Combat Stress veterans To provide high quality, ev