Psychologist - CYP residential

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare employer is seeking a Practitioner Psychologist for a specialist CYP residential service in Leeds. The successful candidate will provide assessments and interventions for young people with complex mental health needs. This permanent position offers flexible hours and requires HCPC registration, contributing to impactful care in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Referral bonus

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• HCPC registered as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist.
• Prior experience in CAMHS, LAC, or CYP residential settings required.
• Car owner/driver due to nature of the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions for service users.
• Support individuals with severe and enduring mental health conditions.
• Work flexibly across 3–5 days per week.

Skills

Psychological assessments

Therapeutic interventions

HCPC registration

Understanding of mental health conditions

Experience with CAMHS

Education

Clinical or Counselling Psychologist

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Psychologist - CYP residential, Leeds, West Yorkshire

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Client:

Shire

Location:

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Shire Healthcare is recruiting for a Practitioner Psychologist to work within a specialist CYP residential service in and around Leeds.

About the employer:

This employer provides specialist residential placements for young people, offering intensive and individualized community care.

About the role:

The post holder will provide psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions for service users who present with severe and enduring mental health conditions, including complex trauma, autism, and/or learning disabilities.

Contract type: – permanent

Hours: – 3–5 days per week, flexible

Experience required:

Candidates must have HCPC registration as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist, with previous CAMHS, LAC, or CYP residential experience. A car owner/driver is mandatory due to the role's nature.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced recruiter in services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and offer a bespoke service to match your skills and experience.

You will work with Lena Antoniou, a healthcare recruitment consultant with 18 years of experience, including 12 years in Psychological Therapies, providing support with CV writing, interview prep, and employer insights.

If interested, please apply today. Not for you? Refer others who meet the criteria and receive a referral bonus.