Counselling/Clinical/Forensic Psychologist (Ref: 0116ZN)

Counselling/Clinical/Forensic Psychologist (Ref: 0116ZN)

All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter explaining why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Closing date: Monday 6th April 2026.

Main duties of the job

Your role is to grow and support the team's ability to respond effectively to individuals' past trauma, help build motivation and develop resources to assist people to change the way they think, feel and behave. You will hold a specialist caseload of service users with co existing substance use and mental health needs, including trauma. This is a permanent, part time role (22.5 hours per week) with exact days to be agreed with the service and line manager. Hybrid working can be discussed. Salary up to £52,530 (pro rate) depending on experience.

About us

We are a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol and mental health challenges, operating over 80 services across England and Scotland and providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year.

Job responsibilities

• Grow and support the team's ability to respond effectively to past trauma.
• Build motivation and develop resources to help people change the way they think, feel and behave.
• Hold a specialist caseload of service users with co existing substance use and mental health needs.
• Provide regular clinical supervision and develop clinical and leadership skills.
• Engage in regular CPD and updates in line with WithYou policy and professional registration requirements.
• Use strong CBT and motivational interviewing practice within drug and alcohol services.
• Supervise and support others in delivering psychologically informed work.

Essential skills and qualifications

• Post graduate Doctoral level training (BPS accredited) in clinical or counselling psychology, or equivalent.
• Registered with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist, with evidence of continuing professional development.
• Demonstrated experience as a qualified practitioner psychologist (clinical or counselling) under supervision for a minimum of 1 year.
• Experience of psychological assessment and treatment of service users with complex needs and substance misuse for a minimum of 1 year.
• Accreditation with BABCP or working toward accreditation (achievable within 6 months) - not essential.

DE&I & Equality

We continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We welcome people from under represented communities and backgrounds, including those with lived experience, disabilities, racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages, and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for veteran candidates meeting all essential criteria. We are also a Disability Confident Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates meeting all essential criteria.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• One day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• 2 days paid volunteer leave per year.
• Automatic enrollment in We Are With You's pension scheme.
• Access to a Blue Light Card, giving you savings on high street and online brands.
• Flexible working opportunities and access to services and resources to support your wellbeing.
• Refer a Friend scheme - £500 bonus for each successful referral after 6 months probation (subject to scheme terms).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.