Senior Assistant Psychologist (2-year Fixed Term)

Job Summary

Senior Assistant Psychologist (2‑year fixed term) based at Dartmouth House, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and formulate care plans for adults with complex mental health difficulties.
• Deliver low‑intensity psychological interventions in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Manage risk and problem behaviours, plan and coordinate therapeutic groups.
• Attend multi‑disciplinary meetings and support service‑user clinical care.
• Carry out clinical administration, audits, data collection, statistics and reporting.
• Support the development, delivery and evaluation of staff training initiatives.
• Engage in research and service evaluation projects and co‑facilitate training and education sessions.

Qualifications

• UK Psychology degree (or equivalent) with a minimum 2:1 honours recognised by the British Psychological Society.
• Minimum 12 months experience working with individuals with mental health challenges and/or learning disabilities, and/or physical health and cognitive impairments.
• Experience in delivering psychological interventions within a mental health setting (preferred).
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits & Development

• Incremental pay system linked to appraisal process.
• Comprehensive staff health benefits package.
• Supportive workplace with necessary assistance and supervision for professional growth.
• Opportunities for career development and progression within the organisation.

Open until filled.