Child & Adolescent Forensic Psychologist

Horizon Care & Education; England; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Financial wellbeing service

Comprehensive training programme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

A children's care organization in the UK is seeking a Clinical/Forensic Psychologist to provide therapeutic services for children in care. The role involves working with multiple children's homes and requires skills in assessment and crisis management. Ideal candidates will have a Doctorate in Psychology and relevant HCPC registration. This is a full-time position offering a salary of £60,000 per annum with benefits like training programs and employee assistance services.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with Children and Young People or relevant demonstrable transferable skills is essential.
• Knowledge of developmental lifespan psychology and models of psychopathology.
• Experience with trauma and complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive therapeutic service for children in care.
• Conduct psychological assessments and formulate care plans.
• Work within safeguarding frameworks and child protection procedures.

Skills

Experience with Children and Young People

Applied psychology knowledge

Experience of teaching and training

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

Doctoral-level training in psychology

HCPC registration as Clinical or Forensic Psychologist

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A children's care organization in the UK is seeking a Clinical/Forensic Psychologist to provide therapeutic services for children in care. The role involves working with multiple children's homes and requires skills in assessment and crisis management. Ideal candidates will have a Doctorate in Psychology and relevant HCPC registration. This is a full-time position offering a salary of £60,000 per annum with benefits like training programs and employee assistance services.