Principal Psychologist

JR United Kingdom; Walsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Psychologist for a fixed-term role in a modern facility. This position offers the chance to deliver impactful psychological therapy and collaborate with a skilled multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes innovative rehabilitation and recovery support for adults with complex mental health conditions. With a focus on professional development and service innovation, this opportunity is perfect for a passionate psychologist looking to make a difference in the mental health field.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Access to ongoing CPD opportunities

Supportive MDT environment

Opportunity for service innovation

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Psychologist with experience in therapy for complex cases.
• Strong skills in assessment and intervention planning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual therapy to adults with complex mental health needs.
• Conduct assessments and develop tailored treatment plans.

Skills

Psychological Assessment

Therapy Delivery

Group Therapy Facilitation

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Education

HCPC Registration

Doctorate in Psychology

Job description

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Principal Psychologist – Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)

Location: Walsall area

Contract: Fixed Term – Full Time (9–12 months)

Key Health has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Principal Psychologist to join a leading specialist adult mental health service based in the Walsall area (West Midlands), easily accessible from Birmingham and Wolverhampton.

This is a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave, lasting between 9 and 12 months. The service provides innovative rehabilitation and recovery support for adults living with complex and enduring mental health conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver individual psychological therapy to adults with complex mental health needs
• Conduct psychological assessments, develop formulations, and carry out psychometric evaluations
• Facilitate evidence-based group therapies
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to deliver holistic, person-centred care
• Develop tailored treatment plans to support patient recovery and wellbeing
• Contribute to service development, audit projects, research initiatives, and professional development within the team
• Provide supervision, staff support, and reflective practice sessions to enhance team skills and resilience

About You:

• HCPC-registered Psychologist (or registration in progress)
• Proven experience delivering therapy to adults with severe and complex presentations
• Strong skills in psychological assessment, intervention planning, and facilitating group therapies
• Experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary environment
• Passion for service innovation and ongoing professional development

Why Join?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Work in a modern, purpose-built facility
• Supportive and highly skilled MDT environment
• Access to ongoing CPD opportunities
• Opportunity to take a leading role in service innovation and development

Interested?

We’d love to hear from qualified psychologists ready to take the next step in their career with a service passionate about making a difference.

? To apply or find out more, please email [emailprotected] or ? message me directly on LinkedIn for a confidential conversation.