Psychologist – substance misuse
Shire Healthcare are working in partnership with a reputable charity recruiting for Practitioner Psychologists to work for a Drug andAlcohol service based in Lincoln.
Role snapshot:
This is an exciting opportunity for Psychologists who share a passion with raising awareness around substance misuse and mental health. The candidates appointed will provide high quality recovery care to a diverse service user group.
The post holder will help grow and support the team’s recovery workers’ ability to respond effectively to service users with past trauma. The successful candidate will also hold a specialist clinical caseload of co-existing substance misuse, trauma and additional mental health needs.
Contract type – permanent
Hours – between 3-5 days p/w can be considered
Salary – £43,000 – £50,000
Experience required:
Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration as Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist. Due to this service being at the initial stages of development and expansion, previous experience in working with substance misuse, trauma, CBT and motivational interviewing practice is required.
Why Shire Healthcare?
You will be working with Lena Antoniou, a healthcare recruitment consultant with 17 years experience, 11 years of which recruiting solely within Psychology and therefore offering specialist knowledge and a passion for this industry. Lena can offer support and advice with CV writing, bespoke interview preparation and tips along with sound knowledge of the employer, the role, and their ethos.