Website Domus Recruitment
Are you an ambitious Clinical Psychologist seeking a new challenge, career development and a competitive salary? An established provider of specialist residential and educational services for children and young people is looking for a dedicated, caring Clinical Psychologist to join their multidisciplinary team.
This service is a 12-bedded children’s residential home for young people aged 12–18 with ongoing mental health needs and challenging behaviours, supported by an on-site school.
The Role
We are recruiting a qualified Clinical Psychologist (NHS Band 7–8a equivalent) to deliver varied and rewarding work across a dynamic multidisciplinary environment. You will play a key role in shaping the service, improving outcomes for young people, and embedding psychologically informed practice across the home.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide a range of evidence-based psychological interventions for children and young people.
- Carry out assessments, including risk assessments, formulations, and treatment recommendations.
- Deliver psychological treatment plans and evaluate outcomes.
- Supervise Assistant Psychologists and psychology graduates, overseeing their caseloads and interventions.
- Train and guide staff to implement psychologically informed practices.
- Make evidence-based recommendations to the MDT on assessment, intervention and risk management.
- Maintain accurate clinical records in line with policies and professional standards.
- Participate in MDT meetings, professional reviews and service development initiatives.
- Work under the supervision of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and as part of a wider MDT including Psychiatry, OT, Nursing and Education.
Essential:
- Doctoral qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (or equivalent).
- HCPC registration.
- Knowledge of child and adult safeguarding legislation.
- Experience with clinical outcome monitoring and risk assessment.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise workload, and manage complex caseloads.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and IT skills.
- High standard of literacy and report writing.
- Experience applying a range of psychological interventions.
Desirable:
- Experience conducting specialist assessments (Autism, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, complex needs, challenging behaviour).
- Knowledge of developmental trauma and working with looked-after/adopted children.
- Experience supervising others and delivering training to multidisciplinary staff.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to join a long standing, established organisation
- Personal training programme
- Employer pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
If you are interested in the above Children’s Home Manager vacancy, please apply or contact Luke Bown at Domus Recruitment.
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