Job summary UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE This is an opportunity you dont want to miss. At Practice Plus Group we put peoples 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 a Senior Psychologist to join our team in North Yorkshire. As a Senior Psychologist you will 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. You will lead a therapeutic team which has the primary goal of improving health care outcomes and reducing reoffending for those who are experiencing mental health difficulties. Location This role is based at York & Selby Magistrate's Court Hours Monday to Friday (with occasional Saturday mornings) during core business hours, we have various hours available which can be discussed at interview. Salary You will receive a pro rata salary of up to £65,000 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 you will: deliver treatment through a descriptive national MHTR pathway, under the supervision of the Lead Psychologist, focussing on provision of brief psychological interventions for difficulties such as low mood and anxiety, within a relatively complex population. This includes service-users with significant trauma histories, learning difficulties, neurodevelopmental conditions, and those who have attracted a diagnosis of personality disorder lead a team of primary care practitioners to oversee and complete initial assessments for the service to identify areas for treatment delivery for individual therapeutic interventions make appropriate recommendations or provide a clear rationale for declining the appropriateness/suitability for a MHTR and provide information to Probation in the pre-sentence report develop evidence based-clinical interventions bespoke to individuals needs, oversee service evaluation projects, supervise junior staff and work closely with probation officers, who act as the lead professional for the case and take part in post sentence case management meetings. Practice Plus Group are the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background. We aim to deliver a truly integrated model that will guide all groups involved in the judicial pathway to provide a more meaningful experience to the individuals involved. About us Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values: we treat patients as they would like to be treated we act with integrity we embrace diversity we strive to do things better together Qualifications and skills required: Accredited postgraduate qualification in clinical, counselling or forensic psychology conferring eligibility for HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist; Evidence of foundation training in at least 2 evidence-based psychological framework i.e. CFT, CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR Supervisory Training ISW or equivalent Knowledge of evidenced based psychological therapies relevant to managing mental health distress Understanding of complex mental health/neurodevelopmental and substance misuse issues and presentations and the role of trauma on offending behaviour Understanding Trauma Informed Practice 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 25 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £55,000 to £65,000 a year up to £65,000 depending on experience pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 10804 Job locations The Law Courts, Clifford Street York Yorkshire YO19RE Job description Job responsibilities UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE This is an opportunity you dont want to miss. At Practice Plus Group we put peoples 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 a Senior Psychologist to join our team in North Yorkshire. As a Senior Psychologist you will 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. You will lead a therapeutic team which has the primary goal of improving health care outcomes and reducing reoffending for those who are experiencing mental health difficulties. Location This role is based at York & Selby Magistrate's Court Hours Monday to Friday (with occasional Saturday mornings) during core business hours, we have various hours available which can be discussed at interview. Salary You will receive a pro rata salary of up to £65,000 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. Job description Job responsibilities UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE This is an opportunity you dont want to miss. At Practice Plus Group we put peoples 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 a Senior Psychologist to join our team in North Yorkshire. As a Senior Psychologist you will 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. You will lead a therapeutic team which has the primary goal of improving health care outcomes and reducing reoffending for those who are experiencing mental health difficulties. Location This role is based at York & Selby Magistrate's Court Hours Monday to Friday (with occasional Saturday mornings) during core business hours, we have various hours available which can be discussed at interview. Salary You will receive a pro rata salary of up to £65,000 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. 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UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Practice Plus Group Address The Law Courts, Clifford Street York Yorkshire YO19RE Employer's website https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)