Specialist Clinical Psychologist/Psychological Therapist

Care in Mind; Leicester; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in Leicester is seeking a Psychologist/Psychological Therapist to deliver assessment and treatment for young people facing severe mental health challenges. Ideal candidates will possess doctoral level training in psychology and relevant professional qualifications. Responsibilities include collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and providing leadership within various residential care settings. The role offers competitive salary and benefits, including flexible working options and a supportive environment focused on professional development.

Benefits

Additional day off for birthday

Enhanced sick pay

Pension

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Doctoral level training in clinical, counselling, health, or forensic psychology.
• Current registration with HCPC.
• Professional training in one or more psychological therapies.
• Minimum of twelve months post-qualification experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment and treatment for young people.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams.
• Integrate psychological knowledge across residential homes.
• Develop leadership and communication skills.
• Utilise research skills for continuous professional development.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Inter-agency collaboration

Leadership and communication

Research skills

Understanding developmental psychology

Commitment to supporting young people

Education

Doctoral level training in psychology

Registered qualification in health care

Job description

Overview

As a Psychologist / Psychological Therapist you will provide psychological assessment and treatment to young people with severe and enduring mental health disorders. You will hold a small clinical caseload and work intensively in residential placements, integrating psychological theory within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment, formulation and treatment for young people, including emerging personality disorder and complex trauma.
• Collaborate closely with clinical nurses, consultants, psychologists, therapists and residential staff, supporting risk management across the service.
• Integrate psychological knowledge across residential homes through training and consultation.
• Develop leadership and communication skills within a complex, multiagency system.
• Utilise research skills for audit; develop and deliver teaching and training; contribute to policy and service development; engage in CPD.

Qualifications

• Doctoral level training in clinical, counselling, health or forensic Psychology, including two or more distinct psychological therapies; or a registered qualification in health care at graduate level and post‑qualification training in a specialised area of psychological therapy.
• Current registration with HCPC.
• Professional training in one or more psychological therapies and accredited membership of the relevant body.
• Minimum of twelve months post‑qualification experience or appropriate experience at a preceptorship level.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including at least six months clinical experience in child and adolescent mental health.
• Experience working multi‑disciplinary teams and inter‑agency collaboration.
• Knowledge of whole‑life span development and the impact on emotional, psychological and mental well‑being.
• Knowledge of evidence‑based psychological therapy relevant to adolescents with complex problems and their families.
• A commitment to supporting young people with complex presentations, risks and needs to develop resilience and move towards independence.
• Permanent, full‑time 37.5 hours per week – Mon‑Fri (flexible working options available).
• Competitive salary £47,307 – £62,029.50 (dependent on skills, experience and banding).
• Additional day off each year for your birthday.
• Enhanced company sick pay, pension and maternity/paternity leave.
• Paid time off for fertility treatment and access to healthcare benefits including CashPlan, discounted gym membership, eye tests, and dental/optical care.
• Employee Assistance Programme / 24‑hour counselling service.
• Learning and development opportunities, including Level 3 training and support with the Care Certificate.
• Paid training, induction, DBS check and enhanced sick pay.
• Mindful & Disability Confident Employer, supporters of Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter, Menopause Friendly Organisation and Blue Light Card discounts.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer who values diversity and encourages applications from all ages and sections of the community.