Registered Practitioner Psychologist in England

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients' wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

Main duties of the job:

• Conducting psychological assessments and formulating treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
• Delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including individual and group sessions.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and holistic care for patients.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential records of client progress and treatment outcomes.
• Providing support and guidance to patients and their families throughout the treatment process.
• Participating in clinical supervision, team meetings, and continuing professional development activities.
• Completing 53% of contracted hours as clinical contact time, with the remaining hours used for supporting the therapy service with specialist projects, audits, and debriefs.

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

About us:

Priory is the UK's leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 13,000 colleagues and a network of 280 services, we support over 26,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children's mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader-Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process.

Requirements:

• We are seeking a highly qualified Counselling Psychologist who holds a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Counselling Psychology from an accredited institution and is currently registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience delivering counselling services within a mental health setting, alongside a strong understanding of psychological assessment methods and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, with the ability to build effective, professional relationships with both clients and colleagues.
• A clear commitment to maintaining high professional standards, adhering to ethical guidelines, and demonstrating flexibility in response to the evolving needs of patients and the clinical environment is also required.

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.