Practitioner Psychologist - Prison Mental Health Specialist

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in England is seeking a Practitioner Psychologist. The successful candidate will work in a treatment service, providing psychological interventions for young adults in prison. Responsibilities include delivering individual and group therapies, supervising staff, and consulting on psychological assessments. Candidates must be HCPC registered and have relevant experience, particularly in prison settings. Competitive professional development opportunities are offered within a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered psychologist with relevant training.
• Experience providing psychological interventions in a prison setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and group psychotherapeutic interventions.
• Provide supervision for prison officers and trainee psychologists.
• Consultation for wider prison and deliver training to teams.

Skills

Registered Psychologist

Experience in delivering psychological interventions

Forensic experience

Experience in prison settings

Experience of OPD services

Education

Trained in delivering relevant psychological interventions/ therapies

Job description

A mental health service provider in England is seeking a Practitioner Psychologist. The successful candidate will work in a treatment service, providing psychological interventions for young adults in prison. Responsibilities include delivering individual and group therapies, supervising staff, and consulting on psychological assessments. Candidates must be HCPC registered and have relevant experience, particularly in prison settings. Competitive professional development opportunities are offered within a multi-disciplinary team.