Clinical Psychologist (Childrens)

Domus Recruitment; Elm; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established provider of specialist services in the UK is seeking a qualified Clinical Psychologist to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves delivering evidence-based psychological interventions and supporting young people with mental health needs. Applicants should have a doctoral qualification and HCPC registration. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including personal training and pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Personal training programme

Employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Doctoral qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration required.
• Experience applying a range of psychological interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based psychological interventions for children and young people.
• Carry out assessments and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Supervise Assistant Psychologists and oversee their caseloads.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Experience with clinical outcome monitoring

Knowledge of safeguarding legislation

IT skills

Education

Doctoral qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology

HCPC registration

Job description

Are you an ambitious Clinical Psychologist seeking a new challenge, career development and a competitive salary? An established provider of specialist residential and educational services for children and young people is looking for a dedicated, caring Clinical Psychologist to join their multidisciplinary team.

This service is a 12-bedded children’s residential home for young people aged 12–18 with ongoing mental health needs and challenging behaviours, supported by an on‑site school.

The Role

We are recruiting a qualified Clinical Psychologist (NHS Band 7–8a equivalent) to deliver varied and rewarding work across a dynamic multidisciplinary environment. You will play a key role in shaping the service, improving outcomes for young people, and embedding psychologically informed practice across the home.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a range of evidence‑based psychological interventions for children and young people.
• Carry out assessments, including risk assessments, formulations, and treatment recommendations.
• Deliver psychological treatment plans and evaluate outcomes.
• Supervise Assistant Psychologists and psychology graduates, overseeing their caseloads and interventions.
• Train and guide staff to implement psychologically informed practices.
• Make evidence‑based recommendations to the MDT on assessment, intervention and risk management.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with policies and professional standards.
• Participate in MDT meetings, professional reviews and service development initiatives.
• Work under the supervision of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and as part of a wider MDT including Psychiatry, OT, Nursing and Education.

Essential

• Doctoral qualification in Clinical or counselling Psychology (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration.
• Knowledge of child and adult safeguarding legislation.
• Experience with clinical outcome monitoring and risk assessment.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workload, and manage complex caseloads.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and IT skills.
• High standard of literacy and report writing.
• Experience applying a range of psychological interventions.

Desirable

• Experience conducting specialist assessments (Autism, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, complex needs, challenging behaviour).
• Knowledge of developmental trauma and working with looked‑after / adopted children.
• Experience supervising others and delivering training to multidisciplinary staff.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to join a long standing, established organisation
• Personal training programme
• Employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

If you are interested in the above Children’s Home Manager vacancy, please apply or contact Luke Bown at Domus Recruitment.

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