Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist / Psychological Therapist

As a Psychologist/ Psychological Therapist you will

Provide psychological assessment and treatment to young people with severe and enduring mental health disorders. Holding a small clinical caseload, with young people typically remaining in placement for at least 12-18 months, you will have the flexibility to provide intensive, integrative, and innovative interventions within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service policies and procedures.

Work closely and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team that values skills and knowledge from all specialisms, including clinical nurse specialists, consultant psychiatrists, psychologists and psychological therapists, and the residential team. This will include providing psychological theory and knowledge to support assessment, formulation and management of risk within a unique and innovative service model that supports young people to develop resilience and learn to manage their risk independently.

Ensure that psychological knowledge is integrated across the residential homes through training and consultation.

Develop excellent leadership and communication skills within the context of a complex multidisciplinary and multiagency system.

Work in an environment where innovative practice is encouraged with excellent opportunities to:

o utilise research skills for audit

o develop and deliver teaching and training

o contribute to policy and service development

o engage in CPD

About us

Are you a Clinical/ Counselling/ Forensic psychologist or experienced psychological therapist interested in joining a team passionate about supporting young people with complex mental health difficulties in specialist residential placements? If so, Care in Mind offers an exciting opportunity.

You will join our supportive team of Clinical Psychologists/Clinical Nurse Specialists/Psychiatrists, providing direct clinical input, systemic interventions and assessment for young people with complex mental health difficulties, emerging personality disorder and complex trauma.

The role provides opportunities to work systemically with residential staff teams, gaining skills in supervision, consultation, teaching and clinical leadership.

You will be based at head office in Stockport but will be required to travel to our services across Lancashire for which mileage will be reimbursed.