Senior Assistant Psychologist

Job Summary

Senior Assistant Psychologist (2‑year Fixed Term) at GCG Group, based at Dartmouth House, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham. Pay £24,983 - £27,983 per annum.

• Provide psychological assessment, formulation and intervention under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist.
• Conduct audits, collect statistics, produce reports, and manage administrative tasks related to clinical work.
• Engage in research projects, assist with publication preparation, and support staff training initiatives.
• Work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team, developing care plans and delivering low‑intensity psychological interventions.
• Assist in managing risk and problem behaviours, plan and coordinate therapeutic groups, and attend multi‑disciplinary meetings.
• Participate in service evaluation, research, and development of training and education sessions.

• Psychology degree with a minimum 2:1 honours, recognised by the British Psychological Society.
• Minimum 12 months experience working with individuals who have mental health challenges and/or learning disabilities, and/or physical health issues or cognitive impairments.

Contract:

Fixed‑term 2 years – Full‑time. Working pattern:
Full‑time.

Location:

70-72 Handsworth Wood Road, Birmingham B20 2DT
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Reference number: E0277‑25‑0043.

Options for Care provides mental health recovery services in Birmingham. We deliver person‑centred, evidence‑based interventions and support staff development and wellbeing.