Assistant Psychologist

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to join the Integrated Mental Health team at HMP Wakefield, a Category A male prison in West Yorkshire.

This is a rare opportunity to join the team, working alongside the Regional Psychologist, delivering an outstanding service to patients. You will join a team of 7 here onsite, with the Psychologist onsite around 1 - 2 days per week. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an everchanging, challenging environment, which is hugely rewarding! You will be a key part of the mental health team, supporting in the management of conditions such as PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety.

Job Summary

Hours: This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:00.

Salary: This position is full-time, and you'll receive an annual salary of £28,247 - £32,346 per annum, depending on experience.

How will we support you?

• 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

Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK and 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 our new Assistant Psychologist, some of your duties will include:

• Support the psychological care of patients throughout their journey with us
• Run clinics, assessments, and 1-1 sessions
• Prepare and deliver a weekly psychological intervention group session, based on managing anxiety and low mood
• Provide psychological assessment and interventions under the supervision of the qualified psychologist
• Work with people with complex needs, which can present/lead to challenging situations or behaviours
• Work within the Assessment Care in Custody Teamwork (ACCT) process, and contribute towards the Challenge, Support and Intervention Plan (CSIP)
• Monitor and provide feedback on the patients' function and general mental health condition during the course of intervention, reporting any changes to the mental health team

Qualifications

Essential:

• Hold a Degree in Psychology
• Experience in a paid Assistant Psychologist role, whether in a prison, community setting, or psychiatric environment
• Experience in facilitating patient therapeutic groups and delivering psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention in the structure of an evidence-based therapeutic model (e.g., CBT / CFT / DBT)

Desirable:

• A Masters Degree would be beneficial
• Experience of working within a secure environment would be a bonus, although not essential

Employer Details

Employer Name: Practice Plus Group

Address: 5 Love Ln, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 9AG

Employer's Website: Practice Plus Group Careers