Mental Health Practitioner – Offender Support & Courts

Lancashire Care Foundation Trust; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A health trust in the UK is looking for a qualified Psychological Practitioner to join their team. This role involves providing psychological interventions for individuals with various mental health issues, including anxiety and trauma. The practitioner will work in diverse settings such as local courts and health facilities, requiring travel and flexibility. The trust values diversity and encourages applications from under-represented groups, advocating for a work/life balance with potential flexible working patterns.

Benefits

Support for flexible working

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Must have practical skills to carry out assessments and therapeutic interventions.
• Experience working with offenders with unmet psychological needs.
• Ability to evaluate work effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Provide low-level psychological interventions for mental health issues.
• Work in various settings including courts and health premises.
• Facilitate therapeutic sessions in flexible locations.

Skills

Assessment and evaluation skills

Therapeutic intervention techniques

Knowledge of mental health issues

Flexibility in working environment

Education

Psychology degree or equivalent

Job description

A health trust in the UK is looking for a qualified Psychological Practitioner to join their team. This role involves providing psychological interventions for individuals with various mental health issues, including anxiety and trauma. The practitioner will work in diverse settings such as local courts and health facilities, requiring travel and flexibility. The trust values diversity and encourages applications from under-represented groups, advocating for a work/life balance with potential flexible working patterns.