Assistant Psychologist in the mental health team at HMP Wymott, a Category C men's prison holding around 1,200 men, run by Practice Plus Group's Health in Justice service. The post centres on psychological assessment, triage and one-to-one work, plus trauma-informed group sessions, carried out under a qualified psychologist's supervision. It is part time at 30 hours over four days, 08:00 to 16:00, with a complex and challenging caseload. A psychology degree is required, and offers depend on right to work and additional vetting.
What the job involves
- Support the psychological care of patients throughout their time with the service
- Run clinics, assessments and one-to-one sessions with patients
- Triage patients and identify their needs
- Prepare and deliver trauma-informed psychological intervention group sessions
- Provide psychological assessment and intervention under the qualified psychologist's supervision
- Work with people with complex needs, including challenging situations or behaviours
- Work within the ACCT process and contribute to the CSIP
- Monitor patients' function and mental health during interventions and report changes to the mental health team
What’s required
Qualifications
- Degree in psychology
Experience
- Paid Assistant Psychologist experience in a prison, community or psychiatric setting
- Experience facilitating patient therapeutic groups
- Experience delivering psychological assessment, formulation and intervention within an evidence-based model such as CBT, CFT or DBT
Checks & eligibility
- Right to work in the UK
- Additional vetting and security checks before any offer
Nice to have
- Masters degree
- Experience of working in a secure environment
What’s offered
- Company pension scheme
- 25 days' annual leave rising to 28 days with service, plus public bank holidays
- Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance
- Bespoke induction including the Introducing Health in Justice course
- Regional and national career development opportunities
- Bespoke learning management system
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
