Practitioner Psychologist

At Turning Point , we are proud leaders in helping individuals recover from addiction and reclaim their lives. Our commitment to providing timely support through a single point of contact has made us one of the largest providers of substance use services in England and Wales. We are currently seeking a passionate Practitioner Psychologist or Psychotherapist to join our dynamic team in Grimsby, where you will play a crucial role in managing and delivering psycho-social interventions.

NELRP is a free and confidential service dedicated to supporting adults and young people in North East Lincolnshire with their drug and alcohol use. Our collaborative approach ensures that those we support can navigate the system with ease, without feeling overwhelmed.

As a key member of our team, you will:

• Provide clinical guidance, training, and leadership to deliver psycho-social interventions to individuals and groups.
• Utilize your expertise to implement innovative approaches for individuals facing substance use and mental health challenges.
• Oversee the systematic governance of services while offering practical advice on trauma-informed, evidence-based interventions.
• Inspire and develop your team, ensuring everyone is coordinated and supported.
• Manage a small caseload of service users with complex needs, providing specialized psychological assessments and therapies.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the service, building strong professional links with other providers.
• Continuously seek ways to enhance our services and integrate broader issues like housing and employment into treatment.
• Collaborate with our national team of psychologists and psychotherapists to develop cohesive psychological approaches across services.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a doctorate and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Clinical, Counselling, or Forensic Psychologist, or with UKCP, BPC, or BACP as a Psychotherapist.
• Have experience leading and supervising clinical staff, ideally with a background in substance misuse services.
• Possess excellent communication skills, adaptability, and a strong commitment to the Recovery Agenda.
• Formal training in supervision is desirable but not essential.

As a leading health and social care provider with over 300 locations across England, we take pride in our not-for-profit model, reinvesting every penny back into our services and people. We believe in the power of change and are dedicated to improving the lives of those we support.

We understand that rewards come in many forms. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 26 days of paid holiday per year, plus Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 28 days. You can also buy additional holidays and spread the cost!
• Explore all the exciting perks available to our employees through our Turning Point Benefits .

We may close this advert early if we find the right candidate before the advertised closing date. Don’t miss your chance to make a difference!