Assistant Psychologist: Impactful Role in Secure Settings

Practice Plus Group; West Tanfield; Presencial; GBP 30.000 - 37.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave (+ holidays)

Descripción de la vacante

Practice Plus Group is recruiting an Assistant Psychologist to join the team at HMP Wakefield, a high security prison for males in Wakefield city centre. You will support the psychological care of patients, run assessments, and deliver psychological interventions under supervision.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:00–16:00) with an annual salary up to £33,510. Benefits include bespoke induction and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Formación

• Hold a Degree in Psychology.
• A Master’s degree would be beneficial.
• Experience in a paid Assistant Psychologist role (prison, community, or psychiatric setting).
• Experience facilitating patient therapeutic groups and delivering assessments/interventions.

Responsabilidades

• Support psychological care for patients throughout their journey.
• Run clinics, assessments and 1-1 sessions with patients.
• Perform triage assessments and identify patient needs.
• Prepare and deliver psychological intervention groups (trauma-informed).
• Provide assessments and interventions under supervision of a qualified psychologist.
• Work with patients with complex needs in secure environments.

Conocimientos

Degree in Psychology

Masters degree (beneficial)

Experience as Assistant Psychologist

Facilitating group therapy sessions

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology

Master’s degree (beneficial)

Descripción del empleo

Practice Plus Group is recruiting an Assistant Psychologist to join the team at HMP Wakefield, a high security prison for males in Wakefield city centre. You will support the psychological care of patients, run assessments, and deliver psychological interventions under supervision.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:00–16:00) with an annual salary up to £33,510. Benefits include bespoke induction and ongoing professional development opportunities.