Practitioner Psychologist

CareTech Group; Worcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Worcestershire is seeking a registered Practitioner Psychologist to support children dealing with trauma-related issues. You will provide specialized psychological services, conduct assessments, and help develop individual and group interventions. Ideal candidates will have experience in clinical settings and a strong understanding of trauma-informed care. Competitive benefits are offered for full-time positions.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing psychological services to clients.
• Ability to conduct psychometric assessments.
• Strong research and evaluation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychology services for clients.
• Conduct psychometric and risk assessments.
• Evaluate individual and group-based interventions.

Skills

Clinical Psychology

Risk Assessment

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy

Interpersonal Skills

Education

HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist

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Practitioner Psychologist (Counselling, Clinical or Forensic)

Job Title:

HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist – Forensic / Counselling / Clinical

Hours:

37.5 Hours

Location:

Reports to:

Clinical Operations Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

ROLE OF DEPARTMENT

The clinical team works within the wider integrated team of professionals at Branas Isaf, applying psychological knowledge and expertise to service users and professionals within the group (e.g., education and care staff). Primarily, the clinical team supports children and young males aged 10-18 who present with complex interpersonal, emotional, and behavioural issues. Many of the young people within our care have experienced significant trauma.

The clinical team is responsible for:

1. Providing a specialist psychology service for all clients of the service.
2. Providing psychologically informed consultation to teams, training, and assisting with service development.
3. Conducting psychometric and risk assessments and developing formulations.
4. Providing and evaluating individual and group-based interventions (including Dialectical Behavioural Therapy).
5. Offering specialist psychological research expertise to the service.