Assistant Psychologist

2 weeks ago

Consett, Durham, United Kingdom Practice Plus Group Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Assistant Psychologist to join our Mental Health team at Derwentside IRC, a female Immigration Removal Centre in the North East of England.

This is a brand new role, created due to the growth of our Psychology department, offering a unique opportunity for a motivated and experienced professional to make a real difference in the lives of our patients.

As an Assistant Psychologist, you will work closely with our onsite Psychologist and a close-knit mental health team to provide high-quality psychological care and support to our patients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide psychological assessment and interventions under the supervision of the qualified psychologist
  • Support the psychological care of patients throughout their journey, from reception to release planning
  • Work with people with complex needs, which can present challenging situations or behaviors
  • Contribute to the Assessment Care in Custody Teamwork (ACCT) process and the Challenge, Support and Intervention Plan (CSIP)
  • Monitor and provide feedback on patients' function and general mental health condition during the course of intervention
  • Carry out clinically related administrative tasks, including audits, statistics, and research projects

What We Offer

  • Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
  • Competency framework
  • Regional and national career development opportunities
  • Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
  • Support from the wider team

Requirements

  • Hold a Degree in Psychology
  • Although not essential, a Masters Degree would be beneficial
  • Have experience within a paid Assistant Psychologist role, whether in a prison, community setting, or psychiatric environment
  • Be experienced in facilitating patient therapeutic groups and delivering psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention in the structure of an evidence-based therapeutic model (CBT/CFT/DBT)

About Us

Practice Plus Group is a leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments. We are committed to unlocking the best work life for our employees and making a real difference in the lives of our patients.

We are looking for caring, compassionate, and driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

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