Clinical Psychologist - Housing First | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in the UK is looking for a Clinical Psychologist to support Housing First initiatives for the homeless. The role involves managing complex clinical cases, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. This is an opportunity for newly qualified psychologists to make significant contributions in a supportive and vibrant environment.

Qualifications

• Recently qualified or soon-to-qualify psychologist.
• Experience in direct psychological support.
• Ability to analyze complex situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological support for Housing First initiatives.
• Develop tailored treatment plans with supervision.
• Manage complex clinical cases involving co-morbidities.
• Communicate sensitive information in difficult situations.
• Advise multidisciplinary teams on psychological care.

Skills

Psychological assessment skills

Understanding of homelessness issues

Communication skills

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Clinical Psychologist - Housing First

We are looking for an enthusiastic newly qualified psychologist with a passion for working with people experiencing homelessness. Applications from soon-to-qualify and newly qualified psychologists are welcome.

You will be part of Liverpool University Hospitals Clinical Health Psychology Service, based at Aintree Hospital, within a supportive and welcoming team.

Liverpool offers a vibrant cultural scene, beautiful architecture, open spaces, good schools, and a lower cost of living.

Responsibilities include:

1. Providing direct and indirect psychological support to facilitate Housing First initiatives across Liverpool City Region.
2. Applying psychological theories and models to analyze complex situations and develop tailored treatment plans, with regular clinical supervision.
3. Managing complex clinical cases involving co-morbid physical and psychological health issues.
4. Communicating complex, sensitive information effectively to patients, families, and colleagues, often in emotionally charged situations.
5. Offering expert advice on psychological care to multidisciplinary teams, including motivating patients and managing workload and supervision of trainees and assistants.
6. Utilizing neuropsychological and psychometric assessment tools, interpreting results, and considering multifaceted issues such as ongoing treatments and physical health.

This job is active and accepting applications until Monday, 28 July 2025.