Practitioner Psychologist

Location: Wokingham

Department: Therapy

Job Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £42,000 - £50,000 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience)

Hours 37.5 hours (Monday – Friday)

At SWAAY, we are looking for a Qualified Practitioner Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary team.

Reporting to the Clinical Lead, you will develop, provide and evaluate individual and group therapy for a small caseload of young people placed at SWAAY.

For over 30 years, SWAAY have been providing specialised, high-quality residential care, education and therapeutic services for young males aged 11-18 with developmental trauma, attachment difficulties and who have displayed sexually harmful behaviour. We are now widely recognised for the excellent therapeutic service programs that we offer and have contributed to research and literature in the field.

We work to reduce the risk these young people pose, meet their complex needs and help them manage their physical and behavioural difficulties, so that they can build healthy relationships and go on to lead fulfilling, rewarding and offence-free lives.

As a Practitioner Psychologist at SWAAY, you will work between our office, school and residential homes (within the Wokingham, Bracknell, Reading and Farnborough area), to support a small caseload of young people, providing dedicated and personalised therapeutic care.

As a Practitioner Psychologist you will be responsible for:

• Conducting assessments, using psychometrics, interviews and risk assessment tools to advise on treatment plans
• Adopting appropriate therapeutic models based on individual needs, assessments and case notes, to deliver individual therapy to the young people
• Assisting in the development, implementation and evaluation of group work programmes using evidence based practice
• Overseeing and checking assessment reports completed by the therapy team
• Providing supervision for Assistant Psychologists
• Conducting research to evaluate the efficacy of treatment
• Delivering/presenting training to both internal and external professionals

The successful Practitioner Psychologist will have:

• Doctoral level qualification in Clinical or Forensic Psychology
• Clinical experience following qualification
• HCPC Registration
• Experience supervising Assistant Psychologists and reviewing assessment reports
• Previous experience working with children and young people is highly desirable

What do SWAAY Offer?

• Opportunity to conduct/contribute to research projects
• Continuous Professional Development opportunities (both internal and external)
• Attend external therapeutic conference events
• 33 days annual leave (inc. Bank Holidays)
• Free parking
• Life Assurance
• Blue Light Discount
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Full time (37.5 hours a week) Monday to Friday, typically 9-5 working pattern (start and finish times will vary)

We look forward to receiving your application!

SWAAY is committed to safeguarding children. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references and a health check.

SWAAY is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce, celebrating each individual’s uniqueness.

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