The Psychologist/Psychotherapist will deliver high-quality, evidence-based psychological interventions, providing psychological assessments, formulations, and therapeutic support to asylum seekers and refugees with complex trauma-related mental health needs. This role will focus on the delivery of trauma-informed care, including interventions such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT) and Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET).
The psychologist/psychotherapist will work within a multidisciplinary team, collaborating closely with caseworkers, assistant psychologists, and other stakeholders to ensure the integration of psychological services into broader psycho-social support. A key responsibility is supporting and supervising assistant psychologists in the delivery of interventions, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices and the service's ethical standards.
DEPARTMENT: Programmes Unit (UK Migration Project)
HOURS: Full time 37.5 hours a week
LENGTH OF CONTRACT: Fixed Term Contract, one year with possibility of three-year renewal, subject to project funding
LOCATION: A 5-day in-person role working in the project clinic in Birmingham/Sandwell.
SALARY: £46, £ 57,181.04 per annum
Internal salary grade: 15