Overview

Join to apply for the Adults Clinical Psychologist role at Harmonia Careers. This is a permanent position working within Care First – Pheasey, Walsall area, with the Clinical Team supporting multiple sites in Walsall, Kings Norton and surrounding areas. The post is part of a multidisciplinary clinical team embedded in the education provision to maximise clinical outcomes for adults with learning difficulties/disabilities, autism and mental health needs.

Key features include opportunities for professional growth, involvement in research projects and special interest groups, and flexible working arrangements including potential part-time hours and term-time considerations. The employer has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for multiple years.

Salary is up to £60,000 depending on experience, plus a £3,000 Welcome Bonus. Hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with overlap with core school hours; part-time arrangements may be considered. The role supports a person-centred, safeguarding-focused service within a MDT framework to improve the quality of life and independence of adults in education settings.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to bespoke assessment and intervention plans for adults supported by the service.
• Deliver specialist psychological services within an MDT setting in collaboration with Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy teams.
• Support service development, multi-disciplinary working, and clinical governance across the provision.
• Support growth of apprentices, students and therapy assistants and participate in training, CPD and research activity where appropriate.
• Maintain high standards of clinical practice, record-keeping and reporting; ensure safeguarding and person-centred approaches are applied in all activities.

Essential Criteria

• Registered with the HCPC
• Doctoral level degree in Clinical/Counselling/Forensic/Educational Psychology (or equivalent if qualified prior to introduction of relevant Doctorate)
• Relevant experience in related settings or with related client groups
• Experience of effective multi-disciplinary working and collaboration with internal/external agencies
• Experience of working with families/carers and diverse stakeholders
• Experience across different systems within an organisation (service development, group and individual work)
• Experience of using a model of assess, plan, do and review; experience with consultation as a service delivery method
• Competence in core areas of psychological practice per HCPC standards
• Knowledge of client group needs, trauma-informed practice and neuro-diversity
• Ability to develop formulations and inform intervention plans
• Ability to provide training to different cohorts
• High-quality clinical records, including reports and intervention plans
• Excellent communication skills in complex situations
• IT skills or aptitude to learn core IT platforms
• Ability to work effectively with a range of professionals and contribute to service development
• Ongoing CPD evidence; ability to use evaluation tools to demonstrate outcomes
• Ability to make independent clinical decisions when needed
• Strong time management and organisational skills; ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Willingness to undertake induction and travel for company business; full driving licence and access to a car

Desirable

• Experience with specific client groups (e.g., neuro-diverse, social/emotional/mental health) and settings (schools or residential care)
• Experience providing supervision to others
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Note: This description reflects the essential criteria and responsibilities as listed in the job posting and may be subject to change according to organisational needs.