Senior Counselling Psychologists

Ministry of Justice; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization is seeking a Band 8 Senior Counselling Psychologist to manage a caseload of children in custody. This role includes supervising Trainee Counselling Psychologists and developing a professional service within the Youth Custody Service. Candidates must have HCPC registration and be chartered with the BPS, with experience working with adolescents. This is a critical position aimed at enhancing the psychological services in youth custody settings.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration as a Counselling Psychologist is mandatory.
• Chartered with BPS, supervision eligibility is essential.
• Experience with adolescents in the justice system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children in custody.
• Supervise Trainee Counselling Psychologists.
• Integrate with HMPPS Psychology Service.

Skills

HCPC Registration as a Counselling Psychologist

Chartered with the BPS

Experience with adolescents

Job description

Band 8 Senior Counselling Psychologist

Youth Custody Service are currently recruiting for public sector Under 18 Youth Custody Sites: HMYOIs; Werrington and Wetherby. Anyone with the appropriate qualifications and interested in working as a Counselling Psychologist within YCS is encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of children in custody.
• Establish agreements with universities and appoint, co‑coordinate, manage and supervise Trainee Counselling Psychologist placements at the site and potentially others.
• Develop a professional service and network across YCS and be integrated into the wider HMPPS Psychology Service.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration as a Counselling Psychologist.
• Chartered with the BPS with eligibility as a supervisor.
• Experience of working with adolescents involved in offending is desirable.