Job Introduction

Fixed Term Contract - Up to 12 Months

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Assistant Psychologist to join the Turning Point multidisciplinary Drug & Alcohol Wellbeing Service in London which provides expert quality service to a number of Central London Boroughs. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic, creative and highly successful substance misuse service, providing high quality integrated health care and expert treatment for a diverse client group with substance misuse and associated mental health problems and their families and significant others including evidence based psychosocial and psychological interventions.

You would be joining a well-established multidisciplinary team consisting of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, recovery wellbeing practitioners, support workers, experts by experience and peer mentors, ETE specialists, groups facilitators, social workers, family workers, counsellors and volunteers.

Role Responsibility

The role of the Assistant Psychologist is to support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within the service across all sectors of care; assisting in the development, delivery and evaluation of an evidence-based model of psychosocial and psychological interventions for substance misuse and co-existing mental health problems under the supervision of a qualified psychologist, working independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified  psychologist and within the overall framework of the team’s policies, procedures, manuals and protocols.

The post holder will also assist in clinically related administration; administer questionnaires or standardised psychometric tests, conduct audits, collect data and statistics, and development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.

The post holder will receive clinical supervision and support from the Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist and other senior clinicians within the team. The post holder may also be required to work elsewhere within the area served by our Specialist services.

The Ideal Candidate

You will need at least a 2:1 degree in psychology and BPS Graduate Membership, an understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with substance misuse and/or mental health problems, experience of working in a health or social care setting, and good communication and research skills. Tailored induction and training will be provided to enable you to work effectively with this client group.

About us

Why Turning Point?

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision – and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job – we offer you a career.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

Of course, we know it's not about the money. But that doesn't mean we don't reward our people for their invaluable work with a benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive opportunities to learn and develop, with silver accreditation from Investors in People
• 28 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 30 days. Plus the option to purchase additional holidays
• Flexible benefit options including cycle to work schemes and season ticket loans
• Competitive pension and life assurance schemes
• Employee assistance programme and access to online health and wellbeing support
• Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance
• Access to a wide range of discounts, including cinema tickets, grocery and high-street shopping and gym memberships

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

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