Clinical Psychologist (Remote)
Mentalzon.com is a modern online platform connecting qualified mental health professionals with clients seeking support worldwide. Our mission is to empower practitioners to grow their client base, work flexibly, and connect directly with individuals needing psychological services, all while working from the comfort of their own space.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking registered Clinical Psychologists based in the UK to join our platform and offer remote psychological services. This is a unique opportunity to manage your own caseload, set your own hours, and focus on client work, supported by our platform's reach and technology. Work 100% remotely, delivering consultations online and providing vital support to clients without the need for a commute.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct Remote Psychological Services: Provide expert online psychological assessments, formulation, and evidence-based therapy to individuals, couples, families, or groups (based on your expertise and preference).
- Maintain Clinical Records: Ensure accurate, confidential, and timely documentation of clinical work in line with HCPC standards and GDPR requirements.
- Uphold Professional Standards: Adhere strictly to the ethical codes and standards of conduct, performance, and ethics set by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and relevant professional bodies (e.g., BPS).
- Direct Client Management: Communicate directly with clients regarding scheduling, session format, and service fees. Manage your appointment diary effectively.
- Engage in Supervision: Maintain regular clinical supervision as required for professional practice in the UK.
- Optional In-Person Work: If you have your own private practice premises and appropriate insurance, you may choose to offer in-person sessions arranged via the platform.
Essential Requirements:
- Qualification: Doctoral level qualification in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy or equivalent) as approved by the HCPC.
- Registration: Current registration as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical domain) with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is mandatory.
- Experience: Demonstrable post-qualification experience providing psychological assessment and therapy.
- Right to Work: Must have the legal right to work on a self-employed basis in the UK.
- Technical Proficiency: Comfortable using online video conferencing platforms (e.g., Zoom, Google Meet, Teams) and managing basic electronic records.
- Setup: Access to a reliable internet connection and a private, confidential space suitable for conducting remote therapy sessions.
- Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and therapeutic skills. High level of empathy, professionalism, and reliability.
- Professionalism: Commitment to ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD), reflective practice, and maintaining professional indemnity insurance.
Desirable Requirements:
- Accreditation or experience in specific therapeutic modalities (e.g., CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR, Systemic Therapy).
- Experience working with particular client groups or presenting issues.
- Previous experience working in private practice or remotely.
Conditions of Engagement (Self-Employed Basis):
- Flexibility: Full or part-time engagement – you determine your working hours (e.g., 3-20+ hours per week).
- Autonomy: Complete control over your schedule and workload.
- Location Independent: Work from anywhere in the UK with a stable internet connection.
- Direct Compensation: Set your own competitive hourly rate, reflecting your qualifications and experience. You will agree upon and receive payments directly from your clients. (Note: Rates for Clinical Psychologists in UK private practice vary significantly, typically ranging from £80 - £150+ per hour).
- Client Access: Benefit from access to the growing client base seeking services through Mentalzon.com.
- Reduced Admin: The platform assists with client acquisition, allowing you to focus on clinical practice.
- Support: Ongoing technical support for using the platform features and optimising your profile.
- Visibility: Build your reputation through client reviews and ratings on your platform profile.
How to Join Mentalzon:
- Create Profile: Register as a specialist on Mentalzon.com, detailing your education, HCPC registration, experience, and therapeutic approaches.
- Upload Documents: Provide copies of your relevant qualifications (Doctorate) and proof of current HCPC registration for verification.
- Verification: Await confirmation from the platform administrators.
- Set Availability: Indicate your working hours and preferred communication methods (video calls, chat, etc.).
- Connect with Clients: Receive consultation requests and manage all arrangements, including fees and payment terms, directly with the client.
Why Partner with Mentalzon?
- Work Your Way: Unparalleled flexibility in where, when, and how much you work.
- Direct Relationships: Build direct therapeutic and business relationships with your clients.
- Zero Platform Fees: Free registration and profile listing. Our model is transparent and practitioner-focused.
- Marketing Reach: Benefit from Mentalzon's ongoing marketing efforts to attract new clients to the platform.
If you are a registered Clinical Psychologist in the UK looking for a flexible way to expand your practice or transition to remote work, we invite you to join our community of professionals dedicated to improving mental well-being. Register today!
Note: It's crucial to emphasize the HCPC registration requirement, as "Clinical Psychologist" is a legally protected title in the UK. The payment structure highlights direct negotiation and advises on typical UK private practice rates. This role is offered on a self-employed basis.