Principal Psychologist

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Full time
Location: Usk
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Job offered by: Priory Healthcare
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A vacancy has arisen for a

Principal Psychologist

to work as part of a dynamic psychology team based at

Llanarth Court Hospital .

The Hospital has seven wards and cares for Forensic patients with a range of mental health needs. Our Psychologists work alongside colleagues from Psychiatry, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, and Social Work to provide high-quality care.

We are looking for a Principal Psychologist who is experienced in assessment and formulation to help determine the treatment needs of individual service users. Responsibilities include: Supervising Trainee Forensic Psychologists, Psychological Assistants, and placement students. Providing training to staff and running reflective practice. Writing risk assessments and providing individual and group interventions. Consulting and advising professional staff from other disciplines. Contributing to the development of evidence-based practices, strategies, and policies as requested by the Head of Psychology.

The role also involves: Leading the ongoing development, coordination, and governance of therapeutic activities and groups available to service users. Supporting in the measurement of the quality of the Psychological provision.

We are looking for someone with leadership qualities and a compassionate approach. The successful candidate should have a confident grasp of

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

and at least two other therapeutic modalities, with one being suitable for working with Forensic mental health patients. Experience in working with complex clients and delivering high-level interventions is required. The successful candidate should ideally have experience in clinical supervision and some leadership/management experience, along with an understanding and experience in assessments suitable for the forensic population.

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