Highly Specialist Psychologist or Psychological Therapist based in Birstall, West Yorkshire, with travel required to sites in Leeds and Huddersfield. The role involves providing long-term, intensive psychological care for young people with severe mental health disorders, emerging personality disorders, and complex trauma within a residential setting. Key Responsibilities Clinical Caseload: Managing a small, specialist caseload of young people (typically 12-18 month placements), providing assessment, formulation, and integrative treatments. Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Working alongside psychiatrists, nurse specialists, and residential teams to manage risk and support a service model focused on resilience and independence. Consultation & Training: Integrating psychological knowledge into the residential environment by training staff and providing expert consultation to non-psychological colleagues. Service Development: Engaging in research, audits, and policy development to improve the innovative service model. Requirements & Qualifications Education: Doctoral level training in Clinical, Counselling, Forensic, or Health Psychology, OR a registered health qualification (Nursing, Social Work, etc.) with post-graduate specialization in a psychological therapy. Registration: Current HCPC registration (or equivalent professional body accreditation). Experience: Minimum 12 months post-qualification experience (though Band 7 preceptorship applicants are considered). At least 6 months of clinical experience in Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS). Experience with complex presentations such as eating disorders, personality disorders, or complex trauma. Skills: A full UK driving license is required for travel between sites. Compensation and Benefits Salary: £47,307 - £62,029.50 (depending on experience and banding). Working Pattern: Full-time (37.5 hours), Monday-Friday, with flexible working options. Perks: 30+ days holiday plus a birthday day off. Enhanced pension, sick pay, and maternity/paternity leave. Healthcare cash plan, life assurance, and various shopping/gym discounts (Blue Light Card). Paid training and DBS checks. Would you like me to help you draft a cover letter or a list of interview talking points tailored to this specific job description? Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone. Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.