Lead Practitioner Psychologist - Children & Youth Mental Health

NHS; Tonteg; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health board in Wales seeks a Principal Practitioner Psychologist to enhance mental health services for children and young people. This role involves developing innovative psychological interventions and collaborating with multi-agency partners to ensure timely support. Candidates must have a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and registration with the Health Care Professionals Council. Experience in delivering consultation services and working with complex needs is essential. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, working within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Generous leave

Flexible work arrangements

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Health Care Professionals Council registration as a practitioner psychologist.
• Relevant specialist training in therapeutic approaches.
• Experience in delivering consultation service.

Responsibilities

• Develop psychological interventions for children and families.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners.
• Conduct psychological assessments and brief interventions.

Skills

Psychological assessments

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Clinical supervision

Crisis intervention skills

Welsh language skills

Education

Honours Degree in Psychology

Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Office

NHS computer systems

Job description

A leading health board in Wales seeks a Principal Practitioner Psychologist to enhance mental health services for children and young people. This role involves developing innovative psychological interventions and collaborating with multi-agency partners to ensure timely support. Candidates must have a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and registration with the Health Care Professionals Council. Experience in delivering consultation services and working with complex needs is essential. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, working within a supportive team environment.