Mental Health Assessment Specialist (Hiring Immediately)

**Job Title: Clinical Practitioner Psychologist****Location: Middleton Fells, Kirkby Lonsdale, with travel to other residentialsettings in South Cumbria****Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (pro rata), depending on experience - plus£3000 Welcome Bonus and Relocation package £3000. (Relocation packagedependent agreed based on distance)****Contract: Permanent, Term Time only, part timefull time hours considered(There may be scope for this role to be a full-time contract (52 weeks) ifthis is your preference, please get in touch to discuss.)****Essential: Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required**We’re looking for an experienced Psychologist to join our team who willcontribute to bespoke assessment and intervention plans for the adults wesupport. This is a wide and varied role ideal for those looking for a newchallenge where you can truly have an impact on shaping services and drivingchange.**About the role**The post is located within Middleton Fells, Kirkby Lonsdale and will involvetravelling to other residential homes within South Cumbria. You will bejoining a well-established clinical team to facilitate MDT working, consistingof Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and an AssistantPsychologist. The clinical work closely with the wider care team and thisenables positive and effective multi-disciplinary working across the staffteams, in order to maximise clinical outcomes for the adults we support.You will be working within the overall framework of the service policies andprocedures and within existing MDT and Clinical Governance structures tosupport the services in future development and ensuring quality assurance.Our clinical teams help to develop empowering environments where the adults wesupport can flourish. Always putting them at the forefront of everything theydo. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the adults wesupport are heard, respected and involved in decisions that affect themwherever possible.When it comes to looking after the people in our care, we strive forexcellence. With this in mind, we are looking for a Practitioner Psychologistwho shares our vision; to build incredible futures.**Location: Middleton Fells, Kirkby Lonsdale**(Our Homes - Middleton Fells - OptionsAutism)(https:eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https:www.optionsautism.co.ukour-homes-middleton-fells&data=05|02|[email protected]|1010f7eaa51d4fe1dedb08dc013d41f3|1cd8e9a399594e47aa6c83e2caf1045b|0|0|638386609839765460|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000|||&sdata=ZfczcPrhAE8wXxP1H0ifwk5YfMOeEuShL+WSKVTU59o=&reserved=0)**About the Group**Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high-qualityeducation and special needs education and care. We have adult servicescovering all of England and North Wales. We are a vital part of localcommunities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation forquality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for.We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officiallycertified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.For more information on the group please visit:**Essential Criteria:** * Post-graduate doctoral level qualification in Psychology (clinical, counselling, forensic) * Registered with the HCPC and BPS * Experience in supervising Assistant Psychologists * Experience of working with children and adults who have an intellectual disability andor autism with additional needs (e.g. complex trauma, mental health needs, behaviours of concern) * Ability to work collaboratively with a range of key partners * Able to work sensitively with people and resolve conflict effectively * Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the setting * Substantial and relevant post-qualification experience with adults and children * Experience of lecturingteachingtraining * Full valid UK driving licence and access to a car * Skills in the management of data are also important as the role includes collecting and analysing data to inform various pieces of service delivery, development and project work.For further information on this role please refer the Job Description andPerson Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, pleasecontact: ([email protected])(mailto:[email protected])**What’s in it for you?**You will be working with an ambitious and driven service that’s really goingplaces, supported by an exceptional team of likeminded individuals who arekeen to learn from you. This is an opportunity to enrich the lives of thepeople we support and make a positive difference, in a role where you haveautonomy.We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people areheard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work withenergy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in theirwork. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make OutcomesFirst Group the success it is, and we want this to continue. This is why weprovide a range of benefits designed to support you, not just in your worklife but also on a personal level too. We want you to be the best you can beand offer genuine opportunities for career development and progression.**Benefits****Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptionalreward package including:** * Life Assurance * Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions * “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks * Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.**And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible BenefitsPlatform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you,including:** * A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits * 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad * Cycle to Work Schemes * Electric Car Purchase Scheme * Critical illness cover**And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils people in ourservices at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in theknowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the livesof others.****At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promotingthe welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will besubject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhancedDBS**Job ID:255604**#1**#speechtherapy #psychology #occupationaltherapy _#CareersinEducation#SpecialEducation #CareersinCare #CareersinSpecialEducation_