Practitioner Psychologist - MHTR

TN United Kingdom; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking a dedicated Practitioner Psychologist to join their innovative MHTR team. This part-time role offers the chance to lead and develop psycho-social interventions for individuals in the criminal justice system, emphasizing a tailored approach to treatment. You will inspire and coordinate a team while influencing strategic service development and collaborating with national psychologists. With a commitment to recovery and a focus on evidence-based practices, this position promises a fulfilling opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive learning and development opportunities

33 days’ paid holiday

Exclusive discounts and Blue Light Card access

Flexible working arrangements

Life Assurance up to 3x salary

Competitive pension scheme

Access to Wellbeing services

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition awards and Long Service bonuses

Flexible benefits like Cycle to Work

Qualifications

• Must have HCPC registration as a Clinical, Counselling, or Forensic Psychologist.
• Proven experience in delivering psychological services.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical guidance and leadership to a team of psychologists.
• Manage a small caseload of service users with complex needs.

Skills

Clinical Psychology

Counselling Psychology

Forensic Psychology

Supervision Skills

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Commitment to Recovery

Education

Doctorate in Psychology

Job description

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Practitioner Psychologist - MHTR, Oakham

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Client:

Turning Point

Location:

Oakham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Introduction

(Part Time - 30 Hours / Other Part Time Options Considered)

At Turning Point, we are recognised leaders in helping people recover from addiction and gain control of their lives. By providing the right support at the right time, and making sure that people can find all the help they need through a single point of contact, we have grown into one of the largest providers of substance misuse services in England and Wales. We are currently looking for a talented Chartered Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist to ensure the effective management, development, and delivery of all psycho-social interventions within the newly formed MHTR team based within our substance misuse services in LLR.

This newly established Primary Mental Health Treatment Requirement service offers an opportunity to people in the criminal justice system to be offered psycho-social interventions as an alternative to custodial sentences. It is part of a national network of MHTRs which are psychology-led. Turning Point MHTR services emphasize a bespoke approach to each client, drawing on evidence-based interventions to plan treatment programs. Regular supervision of the team is emphasized to ensure high-quality, bespoke interventions and the use of standardized outcome measures.

Role Responsibility

You will offer clinical guidance, training, and leadership to a team of Senior Assistant and Assistant Psychologists who facilitate psycho-social interventions with individuals on a Mental Health Treatment Requirement. You will use your expertise to build on innovative approaches developed within other Turning Point MHTR services, working closely with their Clinical Lead under the supervision of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. Additionally, you will oversee the systematic governance of the Leicestershire MHTR service alongside operational colleagues, providing practical advice on evidence-based psychological interventions to colleagues and local agencies.

Inspiring, developing, and coordinating your team will be vital. You will help develop psychological formulation skills and a trauma-informed approach among team members. You will also manage a small caseload of service users with complex needs, providing assessments and therapies.

Beyond operational duties, you will influence the strategic development of the service, build strong links with statutory and voluntary providers, and explore ways to improve services and address wider issues like housing, employment, and finances. You will collaborate with our national team of psychologists to develop psychological approaches across services and further develop your career.

The Ideal Candidate

You must have up-to-date registration with the HCPC as a Clinical, Counselling, or Forensic Psychologist, a doctorate in your field, and proven experience in delivering psychological services. Experience in supervising clinical staff and working with substance misuse service users is preferred. Formal supervision training is desirable. Excellent communication, adaptability, and commitment to recovery are essential qualities.

About us

What Benefits Will I Receive?

Our total reward package includes:

• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities
• 33 days’ paid holiday, increasing with service length, plus options to buy extra days
• Exclusive discounts and Blue Light Card access
• Flexible working arrangements
• Life Assurance up to 3x salary and a competitive pension scheme
• Access to Wellbeing services including confidential counselling and online platforms
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition awards and Long Service bonuses
• Flexible benefits like Cycle to Work and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
• A £300 referral bonus

We reserve the right to close this advert early if the position is filled before the deadline.