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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.
Job Responsibility:
Managing a small, specialist caseload of young people (typically 12-18 month placements), providing assessment, formulation, and integrative treatments
Working alongside psychiatrists, nurse specialists, and residential teams to manage risk and support a service model focused on resilience and independence
Integrating psychological knowledge into the residential environment by training staff and providing expert consultation to non-psychological colleagues
Engaging in research, audits, and policy development to improve the innovative service model
Requirements:
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
Current HCPC registration (or equivalent professional body accreditation)
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
A full UK driving license is required for travel between sites
What we offer:
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)