Prison Mental Health: Clinical Associate Psychologist (CAP)

Practice Plus Group; Leyland; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Associate Psychologist to join their mental health team in Leyland. This full-time role involves supporting psychological care, conducting assessments, and providing therapeutic interventions within a prison setting. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's in Psychology and an MSc in Clinical Associate Psychology. The position offers salary ranges from £43,609 to £49,175 with multiple career development opportunities and a robust benefits package.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Support for professional development

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Entitlement to graduate basis for chartered membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society.
• Evidence of foundation training in evidence-based psychological frameworks.
• Knowledge of psychological therapies relevant to managing mental health distress.

Responsibilities

• Work with the wider mental health team to identify patients for psychological intervention.
• Manage a caseload, providing psychological assessments and formulations.
• Deliver appropriate 1‑1 and group interventions in line with PTTS pathways.

Skills

Evidence-based psychological therapies

Psychological assessments

Low to medium intensity psychological interventions

Education

Bachelor in Psychology

MSc Clinical Associate in Psychology (Adults)

Job description

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Associate Psychologist to join their mental health team in Leyland. This full-time role involves supporting psychological care, conducting assessments, and providing therapeutic interventions within a prison setting. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's in Psychology and an MSc in Clinical Associate Psychology. The position offers salary ranges from £43,609 to £49,175 with multiple career development opportunities and a robust benefits package.