Forensic/Clinical Psychologist — Youth Custody Risk Lead

Ministry of Justice; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom is seeking a Forensic or Clinical Registered Psychologist within Psychology Services, Youth Custody. You will work with prisoners, people on probation, and staff to reduce risk of harm and re-offending, undertaking risk assessments, research, consultancy, and training.

You may supervise trainee psychologists and contribute to staff development. The role emphasizes non-operational offender-facing duties with line management responsibilities and

Qualifications

• Professional background in Psychology.
• Experience providing clinical supervision.
• Training in effective models of treatment and best practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional supervision to trainee forensic psychology staff.
• Lead on risk assessment and supervision of staff.
• Deliver consultancy and training to staff and other teams.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Clinical supervision

Training in treatments

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom is seeking a Forensic or Clinical Registered Psychologist within Psychology Services, Youth Custody. You will work with prisoners, people on probation, and staff to reduce risk of harm and re-offending, undertaking risk assessments, research, consultancy, and training.

You may supervise trainee psychologists and contribute to staff development. The role emphasizes non-operational offender-facing duties with line management responsibilities and