Job Introduction Part Time: 18.5 Hours Per Week / 2.5 Days Per Week Location: Sailsbury, Trowbridge, Chippenham“Newly Qualified Applications Considered” At Turning Point we provide services across the whole country which delivers end to end drug and alcohol treatment and support, family services, housing advice and support for those in contact with the criminal justice system, needle exchange system, and custody outreach. We are a specialist in delivering whole treatment system approaches across cities and county areas, which has led to the reduction in people falling through gaps between services and delivers improved outcomes. We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly skilled Practitioner Psychologist to join our successful team within Wiltshire. You will use your expertise to work within our core Substance Use service, and play a pivotal role in implementing the provision of trauma-informed psycho-social interventions. You will also offer psychological assessment, formulation, and evidence-based interventions to people affected by substance use, and co-occurring mental ill-health. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic, creative and caring multi-disciplinary team. Role Responsibility You will offer clinical guidance, training and leadership to a team that delivers psycho-social interventions to both individuals and groups. You will use your skill to build on a range of innovative approaches with people who use substances and offer practical advice on trauma-informed evidence-based psychological interventions to colleagues as well as local agencies and organisations. We will also expect you to have a small caseload of service users with complex needs, providing specialist psychological assessments and therapies. Further, you will contribute to the strategic direction and development of the service as a whole. This will include building strong professional links with other statutory and voluntary service providers and using your expertise to put relevant support and education structures in place. You will also explore ways to continuously improve our services and integrate wider issues - housing, employment and finances, for example – into theoverall treatment process. You will be invited to work with our national team of Clinical, Counselling and Forensic Psychologists to develop psychological and psycho-social approaches used across services, and to pursue a therapeutic specialism that fits with service needs. The Ideal Candidate Along with up to date registration through the Health and Social Professions Council (HCPC) as a Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist, you will need a doctorate in your professional specialism and proven ability to deliver psychological services. Your experience of leading and supervising clinical staff will ideally be supported by, experience of working with substance use service users, and experience of working with people who have been affected by domestic abuse. Formal training in supervision, whilst not essential, would be desirable. Excellent communication skills, adaptability andcommitment to the Recovery Agenda, will all contribute to you becoming a vital member of our clinical leadership team. We are able to consider final year trainees who are approaching registration within a preceptorship role. Previous experiences of working with young people and supervising othersin Psychological roles would desirable. About us What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes: Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future, with a blended approach of self-lead learning, experiential learning or more formal learning opportunities 33 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 35 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings! Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service –free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us! We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. 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