Practitioner Psychologist in Lancashire

Job description

We're Hiring: HCPC Registered Psychologist – Children & Young People

Full-time | Permanent

Specialist Role | Multi-Disciplinary Team Environment

Are you passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people with complex mental health needs? We’re seeking a HCPC Registered Psychologist to join a dedicated team and lead the delivery of psychological therapies across a network of therapeutic residential care homes.

About the Role

As a key member of the therapeutic team, you will:

• Deliver specialist psychological assessments and therapy to children and young people with severe and enduring mental health disorders, including complex trauma, learning disabilities, and autism.
• Lead the development and implementation of psychological therapies across services.
• Provide expert consultation, guidance, and support to non-psychologist colleagues and carers.
• Work autonomously within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to a trauma-informed, psychologically driven model of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessments using a range of tools and methods.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
• Deliver direct and indirect psychological interventions to individuals, families, and groups.
• Provide specialist risk assessments and contribute to risk management planning.
• Offer clinical supervision to trainees and assistant psychologists.
• Contribute to service development through research, audit, and training.

What We’re Looking For

• HCPC-registered Psychologist.
• Experience working with children and young people with complex mental health needs.
• Skilled in a range of therapeutic approaches (e.g., CFT, DBT, DDP, Systemic Practice).
• Strong communication and consultation skills.
• A collaborative, flexible, and compassionate approach.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking, trauma-informed care model.
• Opportunities for continued professional development and training.
• Supportive team culture with regular supervision and reflective practice.
• Make a real impact in the lives of vulnerable young people.

If you don't meet all of the key requirements for the role but feel you would be interested in the post, please reach out I would be keen to speak.

My email address is sasha.clements@pulsejobs.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Lancashire

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2025

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English