Psychologist - CYP residential

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

JR United Kingdom is seeking a qualified Psychologist for a permanent role within a specialist CYP residential service in Newcastle upon Tyne. The successful candidate will provide essential psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions for service users with severe mental health conditions, including autism and learning disabilities. This opportunity offers flexible working hours, and is supported by an experienced consultant in the psychological therapies sector.

Benefits

Referral bonus available

CV support and interview preparation

Qualifications

• Experience in CAMHS, LAC, or CYP residential settings required.
• Mandatory car owner/driver due to the role's nature.
• Experience in handling severe mental health conditions essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessments for service users.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions for complex mental health issues.

Skills

Psychological assessments

Therapeutic interventions

Complex trauma handling

Understanding of autism

Learning disabilities knowledge

Education

HCPC registration as Clinical or Counselling Psychologist

Job description

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Psychologist - CYP residential, newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear

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Client:

Shire

Location:

newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, 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 are recruiting for a Practitioner Psychologist to work within a specialist CYP residential service in and around Manchester.

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 can be considered

Experience required:

Candidates applying will have HCPC registration as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist along with previous CAMHS, LAC or CYP residential experience. Due to the nature of the role, a car owner/driver is mandatory.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

In addition, you will be working with Lena Antoniou, a healthcare recruitment consultant with 18 years of experience, 12 years of which recruiting solely within Psychological Therapies and therefore offering specialist knowledge and a passion for this industry. Lena can offer support and advice with CV writing, bespoke interview preparation and tips along with sound knowledge of the employer, the role, and their ethos.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.