Assistant Psychologist - Prison Mental Health

The Methodist Church in Britain; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

25 days' annual leave rising to 28

Public bank holidays

Extensive wellbeing benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure

Career development opportunities

Induction and LMS support

24/7 employee assistance

Job summary

Practice Plus Group Health in Justice seeks an Assistant Psychologist to join the mental health team at HMP Lancaster Farms. The role focuses on psychological assessment and one-to-one and group interventions, under supervision, including trauma-informed groups within a secure setting.

You will contribute to ACCT and CSIP processes, manage complex caseloads, and support patients throughout custody. A psychology degree is essential and security vetting is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology is essential.
• Paid experience as Assistant Psychologist in prison, community or psychiatric setting.
• Experience facilitating patient therapeutic groups.
• Experience delivering psychological assessment, formulation and intervention (CBT/CFT/DBT).

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment and interventions under supervision.
• Run clinics, assessments and one-to-one sessions with patients.
• Prepare and deliver trauma-informed group sessions.
• Support psychological care throughout custody.
• Carry out triage assessments and identify patient needs.
• Work with people with complex needs and challenging behaviours.
• Work within ACCT processes and contribute to CSIP plan.
• Monitor patients’ function and mental health and report changes.

Skills

Therapy groups facilitation

CBT/DBT/CFT knowledge

Assessment & formulation

Education

Degree in Psychology

Job description

Practice Plus Group Health in Justice seeks an Assistant Psychologist to join the mental health team at HMP Lancaster Farms. The role focuses on psychological assessment and one-to-one and group interventions, under supervision, including trauma-informed groups within a secure setting.

You will contribute to ACCT and CSIP processes, manage complex caseloads, and support patients throughout custody. A psychology degree is essential and security vetting is required.