Practitioner Psychologist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Turning Point's Substance Use department is seeking a Practitioner Psychologist on a 12-month fixed-term contract for its Southwest MHTR services, covering Swindon, Somerset and North Somerset. The post supports psycho-social interventions for people in the criminal justice system, with personalised treatment plans and regular clinical supervision.

HCPC registration as a clinical, counselling or forensic psychologist is required; training placements are not considered at this stage.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as clinical, counselling or forensic psychologist required.
• Fixed-term 12-month contract; training placements not considered.
• Experience delivering psycho-social interventions in a criminal justice context preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psycho-social interventions across Southwest MHTR services for people in the criminal justice system.
• Develop personalised treatment plans tailored to each individual.
• Use evidence-based interventions to ensure high-quality delivery across the team.
• Participate in regular clinical supervision.
• Utilise standardised outcome measures to track progress.

Skills

Psycho-social interventions

Clinical supervision

Outcome measures

Education

HCPC registration as clinical, counselling or forensic psychologist

Job description

Turning Point's Substance Use department seeks a Practitioner Psychologist on a 12-month fixed-term contract for its Southwest MHTR services covering Swindon, Somerset and North Somerset. The post supports psycho-social interventions for people in the criminal justice system, offered as an alternative to custodial sentences. Treatment is personalised and evidence-based, with regular clinical supervision and standardised outcome measures across the team. HCPC registration as a clinical, counselling or forensic psychologist is required, and training placements are not considered at this stage.

What the job involves

• Deliver psycho-social interventions across the Southwest MHTR services for people in the criminal justice system
• Develop personalised treatment plans tailored to each individual
• Use evidence-based interventions to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across the team
• Take part in regular clinical supervision
• Use standardised outcome measures

What’s required

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration as a clinical, counselling or forensic psychologist

Other

• Not open to applicants who need a placement for a professional training course

What’s offered

• Annual pay progression in line with salary bands