Senior Child & Adolescent Psychologist – Trauma-Informed Lead

Witherslack Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 73,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's support organization in the UK seeks a Senior Psychologist to enhance therapeutic practices across their specialist schools and homes. The ideal candidate will be experienced in working with children facing complex challenges, providing consultation and training to staff while delivering individualized therapeutic support. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, fostering professional development in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

Benefits

35 days holiday including bank holidays

Comprehensive clinical development program

Flexible benefits

Employee wellbeing tools and advice

Medical cover for appointments

£1,000 bonus for referring a friend

Qualifications

• Registered with the HCPC.
• Experience with children and young people with complex needs.
• Ability to assess, formulate and support therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities

• Support educational and residential teams with therapeutic living environments.
• Provide training and guidance to staff around therapeutic support.
• Engage with multi-disciplinary teams for improved outcomes.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Therapeutic interventions

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Clinical/Educational/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist

Job description

A leading children's support organization in the UK seeks a Senior Psychologist to enhance therapeutic practices across their specialist schools and homes. The ideal candidate will be experienced in working with children facing complex challenges, providing consultation and training to staff while delivering individualized therapeutic support. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, fostering professional development in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.