Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist - Learning Disability & Autism

TN United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking mental health charity committed to transforming lives. As a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist, you will lead in providing specialized assessment and treatment for individuals with autism and learning disabilities. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based therapies and support patients in their journey towards recovery. This role offers ample opportunities for professional development and career progression within a supportive environment. Enjoy working in a beautiful setting with access to various amenities and strong community ties.

Benefits

Access to gym and swimming pools

Café and garden centre

Workshops for woodwork and ceramics

Charity shop

Qualifications

• Experience with Autism and Learning Disabilities is advantageous.
• Ability to deliver treatment and evaluate clinical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assess and deliver treatment for individuals with mental health needs.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to support patient transitions.

Skills

Clinical Psychology

Forensic Psychology

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Risk Assessment

Team Collaboration

Education

HCPC Registration

Doctorate in Psychology

Job description

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Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist - Learning Disability & Autism, Northampton

Client:

St Andrew’s Healthcare

Location:

Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

Job Description:

You can achieve more at St Andrew’s Healthcare

£44,342 - £50,798 (Newly qualified or soon to qualify)

Role will be suitable for an experienced Clinical / Forensic Psychologist or a Clinical / Forensic Psychologist due to gain HCPC Registration in next 6 months

Take on a new leadership challenge at the forefront of Mental Health Care

The Charity

We are St Andrew's. We are a mental health charity committed to inspiring hope for those living with complex mental health needs.

We aim to reduce stigma, increase community support, and advance research and education to foster societal acceptance and support for individuals with complex mental health needs.

Join us to support transforming lives.

You will join a team of over 20 Consultant Psychologists and 50 registered Psychologists across three sites (Northampton, Birmingham, Essex) and our Community Partnerships division. There are ample opportunities for professional support and career progression.

The Role & Person

The Learning Disability and Autism Division provides specialized assessment and treatment for individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism with comorbid mental health, neurodevelopmental, and challenging behaviors requiring hospital treatment. We seek a HCPC-registered applied psychologist (Clinical, Counselling, or Forensic) to join our team, serving over 100 patients.

You will work clinically within a large multidisciplinary team, including psychiatry, nursing, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, social work, adult education, CAPS, vocation training, and physical health teams.

Your responsibilities include assessing, formulating, delivering treatment, and evaluating clinical outcomes. Treatments are based on a broad cognitive-behavioral model, emphasizing psychotherapy addressing autism and intellectual disability impairments, emotional and psychiatric disorders, and offense-related interventions to reduce recidivism. Clinical risk assessment and management are key components, utilizing standardized methods.

You will also support and develop ward practices within the MDT and may work with patients transitioning to the community, helping prepare them for this step.

Experience working with individuals diagnosed with Autism and/or Learning Disability, as well as major mental illnesses, trauma, and offending behaviors, is advantageous. You will have access to a broader network of psychologists for consultation, and there are opportunities for research and development.

Our patients and colleagues expect you to embody St Andrew’s CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

You can achieve more at St Andrew’s Healthcare

The Northampton site features amenities such as a café, garden centre, charity shop, woodwork & ceramics workshops, gymnasiums, and swimming pools, all within over 150 acres of woodland grounds. Northampton offers good schools, affordable housing, and a mix of urban and rural environments, with excellent access to the M1 and M6 motorways, and is within an hour’s drive/train from London and Birmingham.