Are you an HCPC-registered Health Psychologist based in the UK, passionate about using psychological principles to improve health behaviours, well-being, and adjustment to illness? Mentalzon.com is seeking dedicated Health Psychologists to offer their specialist skills via our flexible online platform. If you excel in applying evidence-based psychological interventions within health contexts and desire the autonomy of remote private practice, connect with clients seeking your expertise.

About Mentalzon.com:

Mentalzon.com facilitates direct access to verified and registered mental health professionals across the UK. We provide the technology and support for specialists like Health Psychologists to build and manage their independent remote practice, reaching clients who can benefit from their unique skills in bridging psychology and physical health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver Remote Health Psychology Services: Provide specialist online psychological support to individuals based on health psychology principles and evidence-based models (e.g., behaviour change theories, CBT for health conditions, ACT, motivational interviewing).
• Promote Health Behaviour Change: Design and deliver interventions targeting health-related behaviours such as smoking cessation, weight management, medication adherence, physical activity, and stress management.
• Support Adjustment to Illness: Conduct psychological assessments and provide interventions to help clients cope with and adjust to chronic health conditions, diagnoses, pain, or medical treatments.
• Provide Psychoeducation: Offer expert information and psychological strategies related to health conditions, risk factors, and self-management.
• Adhere to Professional & Ethical Standards: Maintain accurate, confidential client records (GDPR compliant) and practice strictly according to HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and relevant BPS guidelines.
• Direct Client Management: Manage client communication, scheduling, therapeutic agreements, and fee structures directly.
• Engage in Specialist Supervision: Participate actively in regular professional supervision appropriate for Health Psychology practice, ideally with an experienced HCPC-registered Health Psychologist.
• Optional In-Person Work: Offer face-to-face health psychology consultations if you have suitable insured premises, arranged via the platform.

Essential Requirements:

• HCPC-Approved Qualification: Successful completion of an HCPC-approved programme in Health Psychology. This typically involves either:
  • A BPS-accredited MSc in Health Psychology followed by the BPS Qualification in Health Psychology (Stage 2), OR
  • A BPS-accredited Doctorate in Health Psychology.
• Mandatory HCPC Registration: Current, unrestricted registration as a Health Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is essential. Your HCPC registration number must be provided.
• Relevant Experience: Demonstrable post-qualification experience applying health psychology theory and interventions in practical settings (e.g., healthcare services, public health, occupational health), meeting HCPC standards of proficiency.
• Appropriate Supervision: Confirmed arrangement for ongoing professional supervision that meets HCPC requirements for Health Psychologists.
• Professional Indemnity Insurance: Must hold valid professional indemnity insurance covering independent health psychology practice in the UK.
• Right to Work: Legal entitlement to work on a self-employed basis in the UK.
• Technical Setup: Reliable high-speed internet access, a suitable device for secure video consultations, and a private, confidential workspace.
• Core Skills: Expertise in health psychology models, behaviour change techniques, psychological assessment in health contexts, strong communication and rapport-building skills, ethical practice, and self-management.

Desirable Requirements:

• Chartered Psychologist status with the BPS (CPsychol).
• Membership of the BPS Division of Health Psychology (DHP).
• Specialist experience in particular health domains (e.g., long-term conditions management, pain, oncology, cardiac rehabilitation, public health initiatives).
• Experience delivering psychological interventions remotely.
• Experience in service development, training, or research in health psychology.

Conditions of Engagement (Self-Employed Basis):

• Full Practice Autonomy: Complete control over your working hours, client load, and professional schedule.
• Flexible Remote Working: Deliver services online from any suitable location within the UK.
• Direct Fee Control: Set your own professional fees based on your specialist qualifications and experience. Manage payments directly with clients. (Note: Rates for HCPC-registered Health Psychologists often range from £60 - £120+ per hour).
• Access to Clients: Connect with individuals seeking specialist health psychology support through the Mentalzon.com platform.
• Focus on Expertise: Reduce administrative tasks related to marketing and practice setup.
• Platform Support: Technical assistance for utilising the online platform effectively.
• Professional Visibility: Highlight your HCPC registration and health psychology specialism on your profile.

How to Join Mentalzon:

1. Create Your Health Psychologist Profile: Register on Mentalzon.com, clearly detailing your HCPC-approved qualification route, mandatory HCPC registration number, experience, and specific areas of health psychology expertise.
2. Upload Verification: Provide evidence of completing your HCPC-approved training and confirm your current HCPC registration details for verification.
3. Credential Review: Await confirmation upon successful verification of your mandatory HCPC registration and qualifications.
4. Define Your Service Offer: Set your availability, client focus (e.g., specific conditions/behaviours), and preferred methods for online consultation.
5. Connect and Support: Receive client enquiries, manage bookings and therapeutic agreements, and begin delivering remote health psychology services.

Why Partner with Mentalzon as a Health Psychologist?

• Recognition of Specialism: A platform that values HCPC-registered practitioners and understands the health psychology field.
• Ultimate Flexibility: Design your remote practice to fit your life and professional goals.
• Direct Client Impact: Build direct therapeutic relationships and manage your interventions autonomously.
• Transparent Business Model: Free registration and keep 100% of the fees you charge clients.
• Targeted Reach: Connect with clients specifically looking for health psychology expertise online.

If you are an HCPC-registered Health Psychologist in the UK ready to apply your specialist knowledge and skills in a flexible, autonomous remote setting, Mentalzon.com offers the platform to thrive. Register your interest today and start making a difference online.

Crucial Regulatory Note: In the United Kingdom, "Health Psychologist" is a legally protected title. It is a legal requirement to be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to use this title and practice in this capacity. This requires completing specific HCPC-approved training routes (MSc + Stage 2 Qualification, or Doctorate). This HCPC registration is mandatory for eligibility on the Mentalzon platform. The British Psychological Society (BPS) and its Division of Health Psychology (DHP) are key professional bodies, but HCPC registration governs the legal right to practice. This role is offered on a self-employed basis, with practitioners responsible for maintaining registration, insurance, supervision, CPD, and adherence to all legal and ethical standards.