Clinical Associate Psychologist — Secure Settings

Practice Plus Group; Northmoor Green or Moorland; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bespoke induction and training

Competency framework

Career development opportunities

Learning Management System

Support from wider team

Discounts on shopping and leisure

Employee assistance helpline

Job summary

Practice Plus Group is seeking a Clinical Associate Psychologist to join the HMP Moorland team. You will perform psychological assessments and provide low to medium intensity interventions within a multidisciplinary team in a secure environment.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours) with a competitive salary and dedicated induction, development opportunities, and a structured learning framework through Health in Justice.

Qualifications

• Clinical psychology qualifications required: Level 7 Apprenticeship or MSc in related field.
• Evidence of training in evidence-based frameworks (CBT, DBT, ACT, CFT).
• Experience in secure/forensic settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients who may benefit from psychological intervention and prioritise by clinical need.
• Provide comprehensive psychological assessments including risk assessments.
• Deliver individual and group interventions per PTTS pathways and monitor outcomes.
• Collaborate with MDT and ensure care alignment with service policy.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Low to medium intensity interventions

MDT collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

Level 7 Apprenticeship in Psychology

MSc in Forensic/Health Psychology

BSc Psychology (GBC)

Tools

PTTS guidelines

CBT/DBT/ACT/CFT

Job description

Practice Plus Group is seeking a Clinical Associate Psychologist to join the HMP Moorland team. You will perform psychological assessments and provide low to medium intensity interventions within a multidisciplinary team in a secure environment.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours) with a competitive salary and dedicated induction, development opportunities, and a structured learning framework through Health in Justice.