Job Title: Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist Location: Cranborne, Dorset Salary: £49,649 to 67,891 Hours : 40 hours per week Contract: full time, permanent About us: We are currently seeking a Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist to join a specialist provision based in Cranborne working with students aged 11-16 with special educational needs. The role: As a Clinical Psychologist, youll play a key role in shaping the futures of young people by using evidence-based psychological approaches to support their emotional, cognitive, and behavioural development. Your work will directly contribute to preparing them for adulthood and independent living, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives. You will be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team (MDT) and will act as both a clinician and a mentor, supporting young people directly through tailored assessments and interventions, while also guiding non-clinical staff to respond to challenging behaviours and communication needs in ways that promote independence rather than reliance. Your responsibilities will include conducting psychological assessments using structured interviews and psychometric tools, designing, and delivering both group and individual therapeutic interventions, and contributing to the development of staff training programmes. Youll also work closely with external professionals, supervise Assistant Psychologists, and have the opportunity to innovate and make a lasting impact in a dynamic and supportive environment. This really is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference, using your skills to help shape brighter, more independent futures for young people, and playing a key role in supporting their journey into adulthood. Successful candidate qualities: Experience working with young people with autism and ages 11-16 Doctorate-level clinical qualification in Psychology. Registered and accredited with Health & Care Profession Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist Demonstrate knowledge and ability to promote the dignity and individuality of young people by encouraging effective communication, making choices and reducing support needs. Develop positive professional relationships with young people, parents, families and colleagues. Promote attitudes that value young people with Special Educational Needs as individuals with a right to be treated with respect. Benefits: Life assurance Pension Perkbox - offering high street discounts Employee assistance programme Car lease scheme Fully funded training and qualifications Bike to work scheme Free membership to Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.