Practitioner Psychologist

Job Introduction

(Part Time/Flexible Working Considered)

Newly Qualified Applications Considered

At Turning Point, we are recognised leaders in provision of services for people with substance use and mental health problems. By providing the right support at the right time and making sure that people can find all the help they need through a single point of contact, we have grown into one of the largest providers of substance use services in England. We are looking for a talented Practitioner Psychologist to implement the provision of trauma-informed psycho-social interventions within our Leicester and Leicestershire Drug and Alcohol Services.

Role Responsibility

You will offer clinical guidance, training and leadership to a team that delivers psycho-social interventions to both individuals and groups. You will use your expertise to build on a range of innovative approaches with people who use substances and offer practical advice on trauma-informed evidence-based psychological interventions to colleagues as well as local agencies and organisations. We will also expect you to have a small caseload of service users with complex needs, providing specialist psychological assessments and therapies.

Further, you will contribute to the strategic direction and development of the service as a whole. This will include building strong professional links with other statutory and voluntary service providers and using your expertise to put relevant support and education structures in place. You will also explore ways to continuously improve our services and integrate wider issues - housing, employment and finances, for example - into the overall treatment process. You will be invited to work with our national team of Clinical, Counselling and Forensic Psychologists to develop psychological and psycho-social approaches used across services, and to pursue a therapeutic specialism that fits with service needs.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be eligible to register with the Health and Social Professions Council (HCPC) as a Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist. You will need specialism and proven ability to deliver psychological services. You will also demonstrate excellent communication skills, adaptability and a commitment to trauma-informed and client-centred approaches.

We are able to consider final-year trainees who are approaching registration within a preceptorship role.

Previous experiences of working with young people and supervising others in Psychological roles would be desirable.

Previous experiences of working with young people and supervising others in Psychological roles would desirable.

About us

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:

• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future - we're proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
• 33 days' paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 35 days. Plus the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the cost
• An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further - including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You'll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
• Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
• Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
• Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service - free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more - all free to you and your immediate family
• Recognition awards to recognise colleagues' inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us
• Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
• A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

Turning Point

Attached documents

• SM - Practitioner Psychologist (Preceptorship).pdf

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