Forensic Psychological Therapist - Youth in Custody

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Greater London seeks a Psychological Therapist to provide specialist psychological assessments and interventions in a prison setting. The role involves working with a multi-disciplinary team and supervising assistant psychologists. Candidates should have a professional Doctorate or equivalent in psychological therapy and relevant registration. This is a fixed-term role for one year, with a commitment to embedding trauma-informed care within the service.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Entry-level qualification in applied psychological therapy.
• Registered with relevant professional body.
• Completed clinical supervision training.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessments and interventions.
• Supervise assistant psychologists and trainees.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Psychological assessment

Risk assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Professional Doctorate or equivalent

HCPC/UKCP/BACP/BABCP registration

Job description

A prominent healthcare organization in Greater London seeks a Psychological Therapist to provide specialist psychological assessments and interventions in a prison setting. The role involves working with a multi-disciplinary team and supervising assistant psychologists. Candidates should have a professional Doctorate or equivalent in psychological therapy and relevant registration. This is a fixed-term role for one year, with a commitment to embedding trauma-informed care within the service.