Youth Trauma Psychologist — Flexible Hours & DDP Training

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Practitioner Psychologist for Lansdowne Children's Home, Hailsham, East Sussex. The role focuses on assessment and therapy for children/young people who have experienced trauma and have complex mental health needs.

You will integrate within the Integrated Health and Emotional Wellbeing Service, supervise junior psychology staff, and collaborate with care, education, and health professionals to deliver trauma-informed care.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
• Experience with children/young people.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed approaches.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide therapy to children and young people.
• Consult and train the care and education staff.
• Supervise Assistant/Trainee Psychologists when applicable.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary health team.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Assessment

Therapy

Staff training

Education

Clinical Psychology Doctorate

Job description

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Practitioner Psychologist for Lansdowne Children's Home, Hailsham, East Sussex. The role focuses on assessment and therapy for children/young people who have experienced trauma and have complex mental health needs.

You will integrate within the Integrated Health and Emotional Wellbeing Service, supervise junior psychology staff, and collaborate with care, education, and health professionals to deliver trauma-informed care.