Join Our Team as a Chartered Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist!
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland (LLR)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Contract: Maternity cover – 12 months fixed term from January 2026
At Turning Point, we are proud leaders in helping individuals recover from addiction and regain control of their lives. With a commitment to providing the right support at the right time, we have grown into one of the largest providers of substance misuse services in England and Wales. We are currently seeking a talented Chartered Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist to join our newly formed Mental Health Treatment Requirement (MHTR) team.
Your Role and Responsibilities
As a key member of our team, you will:
* Provide clinical guidance, training, and leadership to Senior Assistant and Assistant Psychologists.
* Utilize your expertise to enhance innovative approaches developed within other Turning Point MHTR services.
* Collaborate closely with the Clinical Lead and Consultant Clinical Psychologist to ensure systematic governance of the Leicestershire MHTR service.
* Offer practical advice on evidence-based psychological interventions to colleagues and local agencies.
* Inspire and develop your team, focusing on psychological formulation skills and a trauma-informed approach.
* Manage a small caseload of service users with complex needs, providing specialist psychological assessments and therapies.
* Influence the strategic direction and development of the service, building strong professional links with other service providers.
* Explore ways to integrate wider issues such as housing, employment, and finances into the treatment process.
* Collaborate with our national team to develop psychological and psycho-social approaches across services.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will possess:
* Up-to-date registration with the Health and Social Professions Council (HCPC) as a Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist.
* A doctorate in your professional specialism and proven experience in delivering psychological services.
* Experience in leading and supervising clinical staff, ideally with a background in substance misuse services.
* Excellent communication skills, adaptability, and a strong commitment to the Recovery Agenda.
Why Choose Turning Point?
As a leading health and social care provider with over 300 locations across England, we take pride in our not-for-profit model, reinvesting every penny back into our services and people. We believe in the power of change and are dedicated to improving the lives of those we support.
What Benefits Will You Receive?
We understand that rewards come in many forms. Our total reward package includes:
* 26 days of paid holiday per year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 28 days + Bank Holidays.
* Options to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.
* A culture that supports recognition and celebration.
* Opportunities for career growth and development.
Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date.
At Turning Point, your journey towards making a meaningful impact starts here!