About the role
Salary: £32073.00 to £39043.00
Are you a compassionate Assistant Psychologist who is enthusiastic about forensic mental health?
Support Clinical Psychologists in delivering specialist forensic psychology input within the OPD pathway
Assist with psychological assessments, including risk assessments, structured interviews and psychometric measures
Contribute to the development of psychological formulations and care plans
Deliver brief, structured psychological interventions under supervision
Build and maintain therapeutic relationships with individuals who may be difficult to engage
Work collaboratively with a wide range of professionals including probation, police, courts, social care and health teams
Assist in data collection, audit, research and service evaluation activities
Contribute to service development projects and the ongoing improvement of the OPD pathway
Maintain accurate clinical records and produce reports as required
Actively engage in supervision, training and reflective practice
As an Assistant Psychologist within the OPD service, you will provide specialist psychological support to individuals within the criminal justice system who present with complex needs, including severe personality disorder. Working under the supervision of qualified Clinical Psychologists, you will play an integral role in both direct clinical work and wider service delivery.