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Qualified Clinical Psychologist
Salary - £42,000 - £48,000 (depending on experience and qualifications
Are you a qualified Clinical Psychologist looking to change the lives of vulnerable young people?
Are you looking to provide quality care in a dedicated multidisciplinary team?
Then we want to hear from you!
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 our Clinical Psychologist at Swaay, you will work between our offices, school and residential homes, all within the Reading,
Bracknell and Farnborough area, supporting a small caseload of young people to provide dedicated and personalised therapeutic
care.
Roles and Responsibilities:
* 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 our Assistant Psychologists
* Conducting research to evaluate the efficacy of treatment
* Delivering/presenting training to both internal and external professionals
Our perfect candidate will have :
* A Doctoral level qualification in Clinical Psychology
* At least 1 year practice experience as a Clinical Psychologist (experience with young people is desirable)
* Will be HCPC registered
* Experience in supervising Assistant Psychologists and reviewing assessment reports
Benefits:
* Manage only a small caseload of young people that will allow you provide catered support
* Opportunity to conduct/contribute to research projects
* Attend external conference events in the therapeutic field
* Continuous Professional Development opportunities (both internal and external)
* 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)
For more information about this position, please contact Summer Whittaker at swhittaker@swaay.co.uk [swhittaker@swaay.co.uk]
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."