Highly Specialist Practitioner Psychologist – Wakefield Inspiring Recovery

Wakefield, Yorkshire
Turning Point
Job Introduction

Part Time: 30 Hours Per Week

At Turning Point, we are recognised leaders in provision of service for people with substance use and mental health problems. By providing the right support at the right time and making sure that people can find all the help they need through a single point of contact, we have grown into one of the largest providers of substance misuse services in England. We are looking for a Highly Specialist Practitioner Psychologist to lead on provision of trauma-informed psychosocial interventions within our Wakefield Inspiring Recovery and Inspiring Futures Services.

Role Responsibility

You will offer clinical guidance, training and leadership to a team that delivers psychosocial interventions to both individuals and groups. You will use your expertise to build on a range of innovative approaches with both adults and young people who use substances and experience mental health difficulties. In addition to being responsible for the systematic governance of these and other services, you will offer practical advice on trauma-informed evidence-based psychosocial interventions to colleagues as well as local agencies and organisations. Inspiring, developing and coordinating everyone in the team will of course, be a vital part of your role. We will also expect you to have a small caseload of service users with complex needs, providing specialist psychological assessments and therapies.

The Ideal Candidate

Along with current registration through the Health and Social Professions Council (HCPC) as a Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist, you will need a doctorate in your professional specialism and proven ability to deliver psychological services with 2 years’ experience post-qualification in a substance use or mental health setting.

Your experience of leading and supervising clinical staff will be supported by experience of working with people with mental health problems. Formal training in supervision, whilst not essential, would be desirable. Excellent communication skills, adaptability and commitment to trauma-informed and client-centred approaches, will all contribute to you becoming a vital member of our clinical leadership team.

About us

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:

• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – we’re proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
• 33 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 35 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost
• An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
• Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
• Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
• Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family
• Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us
• Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
• A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

Turning Point

Attached documents

• SM – Psychologist.pdf

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