Assistant Psychologist - Secure Care Mental Health

Practice Plus Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave increasing with 0

Wellbeing benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure

Professional development support

24/7 employee assistance

Job summary

Practice Plus Group is hiring an Assistant Psychologist at HMP Lancaster Farms. The role supports stress tolerance, trauma, anxiety and other mental health needs within a busy category C prison.

You will work as part of the mental health team to deliver assessments, group sessions and individual interventions. You’ll join a supportive team with comprehensive training, a bespoke induction, and clear career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology required; Masters beneficial.
• Experience in paid Assistant Psychologist role preferred.
• Ability to deliver CBT/CFT/DBT based interventions.

Responsibilities

• Support psychological care throughout patient journey
• Run clinics, assessments and 1-1 sessions
• Triage assessments and identify patient needs
• Deliver psychological interventions under supervision
• Work with patients with complex needs

Skills

Group facilitation

Psychological assessment

Therapy interventions

Education

Degree in Psychology

Masters degree (beneficial)

Job description

Practice Plus Group is hiring an Assistant Psychologist at HMP Lancaster Farms. The role supports stress tolerance, trauma, anxiety and other mental health needs within a busy category C prison.

You will work as part of the mental health team to deliver assessments, group sessions and individual interventions. You’ll join a supportive team with comprehensive training, a bespoke induction, and clear career development opportunities.