Psychologist (Clinical/Forensic/Counselling)
Our suite of children and young peoples residential services provides trauma informed care to looked after children with complex trauma presentations, mental health difficulties and/or risk behaviours.
As a key part of our team, you will work directly with the children and young people to complete psychological assessments and trauma informed interventions.
You will provide support for recovery through the Ashurst Mastery Model which promotes assets, reduces barriers, prevents and mitigates the impact of trauma and prevents harm and/or re-traumatisation.
You will also work with the Home staff teams and facilitate psychologically informed consultations, reflective practice sessions and a skills based intensive training programme with ongoing learner guidance.
Working predominately within our Nottingham homes, you will work Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, generally 9am - 5.30pm but with a degree of flexibility to support the needs of the children. You will also join the on-call rota and provide cover for crisis calls.
In order to be considered for this position, you must hold:
Doctorate or Stage 2 qualification in Clinical/ Forensic/ Counselling Psychology;
HCPC Registration as a Clinical/ Forensic/ Counselling Psychologist;
Membership with the BPS; and
Post qualification experience in a setting relevant to the post.