Job Summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
* MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
At Practice Plus Group we put people's wellbeing first. Our Health in Justice service line is now expanding into non-Custodial healthcare, a person-centred approach delivered via a solid and consolidated infrastructure aimed to assess individuals' mental health and neurodiversity requirements, to redirect them to the most appropriate channel.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team in North Yorkshire.
Salary
This position is full time and you will receive a salary of £28,000 to £40,000 depending on experience.
Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK due to the nature of the role; offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Main Duties of the Job
As an Assistant Psychologist, your responsibilities will vary. You will:
* work with courts and probation to increase MHTR/CSTR as a disposal for those in contact with the criminal justice system.
* work in partnership with The Police, The National Probation Service, HM Courts & Tribunals Service, Drug and Alcohol Support Services, and the wider Liaison and Diversion Services.
* work in a therapeutic team which has the primary goal of improving health care outcomes and reducing reoffending for those who are experiencing mental health difficulties.
* deliver treatment through a national descriptive MHTR pathway, providing brief psychological interventions for difficulties such as low mood and anxiety, within a relatively complex population.
If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.
About Us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centres. We're the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.
Practice Plus Group's purpose is to unlock your best work life, and we stand by our core values:
* we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated.
* we act with integrity.
* we embrace diversity.
* we strive to do things better together.
Qualifications and Skills Required
* Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology (entitlement to graduate basis for chartered membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society) or MSc in Forensic/Health;
* Experience working with psychological trauma from diverse backgrounds;
* Experience of working with adult mental health services or related areas;
* Knowledge of evidence-based psychological therapies relevant to managing mental health distress.
Our person-centred model is focused on providing meaningful pathways to anyone faced with criminal charges, as well as understanding what triggers and socio-economic circumstances might lead to people offending.
We will treat individuals more holistically, focusing on the person and early intervention strategies to reduce risks and improve outcomes.
Date Posted
14 February 2025
Pay Scheme
Salary: £28,000 to £40,000 a year, depending on experience.
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full-time
Reference Number
10693
Job Locations
Hawker House, Napier Court, 5-6 Napier Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8BW
Employer Details
Employer Name: Practice Plus Group
Employer's Website: Practice Plus Group Careers
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