Psychologist (Therapeutic Children’s Residential Care)

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Job summary

A therapeutic children's care provider in the North East is seeking a Psychologist to lead clinical practice in residential care settings. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, formulating treatment plans, and providing therapy. Ideal candidates will be registered with HCP and have experience working with children who have complex trauma. This part-time role offers an opportunity to contribute to service development and provide training for staff.

Qualifications

• Registered with a health care professional body.
• Experience with children facing complex trauma.
• Excellent communication and consultation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and formulate treatment plans.
• Provide therapy to children in residential care.
• Offer training and consultation to staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Consultation skills

Clinical supervision experience

Education

HCP Registration

Job description

Psychologist (Therapeutic Children’s Residential Care)
Location Newcastle/Northumberland
Salary 45k pro rata
Part Time

Right-Trak are looking for a psychologist to lead clinical practice in our three children’s homes.
Our therapeutic framework is informed by psychodynamic, object relations theory and brain development research which acknowledges the impact of early trauma and neglect upon attachment and psychopathology.

Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Assessment and intervention:
Conducting psychological assessments, formulating treatment plans, and providing direct therapy to a small number of children.

Consultation and Training:
Offering regular specialist consultation and training to residential staff

Safeguarding:
Identifying and addressing potential risks to the child’s well-being, including safeguarding concerns

Service Development:
Contributing to the development and evaluation of the service ensuring it is psychologically informed and trauma responsive

Essential Skills and Experience:
HCP Registered
Experience working with children who have experienced complex trauma, adversity, and disrupted relationships
Excellent communication, consultation and training skills
Experience providing clinical supervision to other professionals