Psychologist

Blackstone Recruitment Limited; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A private organization in Plymouth seeks an experienced Psychologist to deliver individual and group therapy focused on stress management and trauma recovery. Responsibilities include conducting assessments and developing personalized recovery plans using evidence-based approaches like CBT and DBT. The role requires a minimum of five years of therapy experience and professional registration. This is a permanent position with a salary range of £60,000 - £70,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience delivering therapy for stress management, trauma, or burnout.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary healthcare or rehabilitation environment.
• Excellent organisational, note‑keeping, and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments for clients' psychological needs.
• Develop individualised recovery plans with the MDT.
• Deliver structured, evidence-based interventions.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

Relapse Prevention Therapy

Harm Reduction and Coping Skills Training

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Professional registration with BACP, UKCP, HCPC, or NCPS

Job description

Blackstone Recruitment is working with a private organisation that is recruiting a Psychologist to join their high-end stress management and burnout recovery retreat based in Plymouth, South Devon.

This is a permanent job to start soon.

Job Summary

As a Therapist at the Retreat, you will provide individual, family, and group therapy for clients dealing with stress, burnout, trauma, change and life challenges. You will conduct clinical assessments, co-develop personalised support plans, and deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions that promote resilience, relapse prevention, and long-term wellbeing. You will work closely with the Consultant Psychiatrist, Wellbeing Services Manager, nursing staff, and wellness practitioners to deliver an integrated, person-centred model of care.

Duties

1. Conduct comprehensive assessments to explore clients' psychological, emotional, and social needs.
2. Develop individualised, strengths‑based recovery plans collaboratively with the MDT (Consultant Psychiatrist, Wellbeing Services Manager, and Nursing Team).
3. Deliver structured, evidence-based interventions, including:
   • CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
   • DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)
   • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
   • Relapse Prevention Therapy (RPT)
   • Harm Reduction and Coping Skills Training

Job Specifics

• Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum
• Working Hours: 5 days per weekContract Type: Permanent employment

Requirements

• Professional registration with BACP, UKCP, HCPC, or NCPS (full accreditation or working towards).
• Minimum 5 years' experience delivering therapy for stress management, trauma, burnout, substance misuse, addiction, and/or co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Demonstrable experience using CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed approaches.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse client groups.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary healthcare or rehabilitation environment.
• Excellent organisational, note‑keeping, and IT skills.
• Capacity for emotional resilience, empathy, and professional self‑care.

For further information and a JD on this role, please contact Ella Wratten at Blackstone Recruitment on the details provided or APPLY now.

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