Senior Counselling Psychologist – Youth Custody & Training

Ministry of Justice; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in the UK is seeking a Senior Counselling Psychologist to work in Youth Custody Services. This role involves holding a caseload of children in custody, supervising Trainee placements, and developing a professional service across Youth Custody Services. Applicants must have HCPC Registration and be Chartered with the BPS, with experience working with adolescents being desirable. This position offers a chance to influence the psychological care of vulnerable youth and collaborate with universities.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration as a Counselling Psychologist is mandatory.
• Must be Chartered with the BPS with eligibility as a supervisor.
• Experience of working with adolescents involved in offending is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of children in custody.
• Establish agreements with universities and manage Trainee placements.
• Develop a professional service and network across YCS.

Skills

HCPC Registration as a Counselling Psychologist

Chartered with the BPS

Experience working with adolescents

Job description

A government department in the UK is seeking a Senior Counselling Psychologist to work in Youth Custody Services. This role involves holding a caseload of children in custody, supervising Trainee placements, and developing a professional service across Youth Custody Services. Applicants must have HCPC Registration and be Chartered with the BPS, with experience working with adolescents being desirable. This position offers a chance to influence the psychological care of vulnerable youth and collaborate with universities.