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Lead Clinical Psychologist
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 60,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: West Midlands
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Clinical Lead Psychologist - Children & Family Assessment Homes
Benefits:
Competitive salary, reflecting the value of your clinical leadership
Bonus scheme and wellbeing initiatives to support mental and emotional health
Casual dress and relaxed team culture
Free on-site parking at residential locations
Opportunity to shape and lead psychological services across therapeutic family settings
About the Role
A respected provider of Children's and Family Assessment Homes is seeking an experienced Clinical Lead Psychologist to oversee and deliver therapeutic input across multiple residential sites. This is a face-to-face, in-person role, focused on embedding trauma-informed practices and delivering impactful, systemic care to children and families.
You will play a central role in implementing psychological models of care, supporting staff teams, and working collaboratively with external professionals to improve outcomes for looked-after children and families in assessment placements.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver psychological assessments, formulations, and therapeutic support plans for children and families
Provide ongoing therapy sessions informed by models of treatment for developmental and complex trauma
Lead consultation, reflection, and planning meetings with residential care teams
Provide training on therapeutic parenting, attachment, and trauma-informed practices
Supervise and support Assistant Psychologists within the service
Work systemically with professionals including social workers, education staff, and health teams
Essential Requirements
HCPC registration (or pending) as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist
Experience working with children and young people affected by trauma, neglect, or maltreatment
Strong understanding of multi-agency systems and statutory processes (e.g., CAMHS, local authorities)
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work systemically
Desirable Skills
Experience working in residential settings or family assessment environments
Ability to lead training sessions and facilitate clinical team development
Confidence in delivering clinical reports and managing complex cases
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families. You'll be joining a service that values therapeutic consistency, clinical quality, and multi-disciplinary collaboration, offering you autonomy, support, and a clear mission to drive change from the inside out.
Apply today to take the lead in a role where your psychological expertise will have lasting impactBefore You Apply
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