Counselling Psychologist - North East in Newcastle)

bMindful Psychology; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in the North East is seeking a Counselling Psychologist to deliver psychological support to children and young people. Responsibilities include assessments, therapeutic interventions, and collaboration with teams for optimal care plans. Ideal candidates will have experience with trauma-informed practices. This role offers competitive salaries and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Generous annual leave entitlement

Opportunities for professional growth

Employee assistance program

Paid for DBS

Travel expenses paid

Qualifications

• Registered with the appropriate professional body as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Experienced in working with children and young people, particularly those who have experienced trauma.
• Knowledgeable about trauma-informed approaches, attachment theory, and child development.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions to children in care.
• Deliver therapeutic support tailored to individual needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans.

Skills

Registered with appropriate professional body as a Practitioner Psychologist

Experienced in working with children and young people

Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches

Skilled in delivering therapeutic interventions

Effective communication skills

Passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable children

Job description

Overview

bMindful Psychology are currently recruiting a Counselling Psychologist support our clients in the North East region. We are seeking an experienced professional to join our team, providing vital psychological support to children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions to children and young people in care or at risk of entering care.
• Deliver therapeutic support tailored to individual needs.
• Offer consultation and guidance to foster carers, residential staff, and professionals on managing challenging behaviours and promoting emotional wellbeing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans that support psychological resilience and recovery.
• Contribute to training and workshops for professionals to enhance understanding of trauma, attachment, and mental health.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports for care planning and statutory requirements.

Qualifications and Skills

• Registered with the appropriate professional body as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Experienced in working with children and young people, particularly those who have experienced trauma or are in care.
• Knowledgeable about trauma-informed approaches, attachment theory, and child development.
• Skilled in delivering therapeutic interventions for complex emotional and behavioural needs.
• An effective communicator who can build trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals.
• Passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and development through a combination of face-to-face training, online courses, on-the-job training, and continuous supervision and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Modern head office located close to Manchester Airport with fantastic transport links
• Access to an employee assistance program and well-being initiatives
• Employee referral scheme
• Paid for DBS
• Travel expenses paid

About Us

bMindful Psychology is an award-winning mental health service provider, committed to delivering high-quality psychological support to marginalised children and young people who have experienced developmental and relational trauma. We are passionate about supporting the teams around the child to ensure positive outcomes through consultation, implementation of tailored care plans, and training. At bMindful Psychology, our vision is to offer a comprehensive range of services to support professionals, who in turn can support children and young people to reach their potential and have rich and meaningful lives.

bMindful Psychology has a broad range of services with a strong ethos of multidisciplinary and a hard-working team approach to provide those using our services with the best possible advice and support. This means significantly improving or supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all children and young people who use our service by means of clinical excellence so that they can reach their full potential.

How to Apply

Our greatest asset is our team. We are a warm, welcoming team of individuals with a shared vision for exceptional services that support children and young people's wellbeing - it’s what makes us trusted as a leading and specialist psychological provider.

We recognise the importance of everyone who works at bMindful Psychology, as their commitment and passion are the driving force behind our success.

Do you also have the skills and passion to join our organisation. If so, we would love to hear for you.

Please apply using the link below and attach your most recent CV.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel supported and respected.

If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to Recruitment in advance.

As part of our safer recruitment procedure, successful candidates will be required to complete a compliance application form, undergo an enhanced DBS check (no cost) full references will be taken and employment gaps will be explored.