Clinical Psychologist

Hybrid role - Based in South West, practising in Exeter and working from home.

Salary £70,000.00 to £80,000.00 pro rata DOE

Full time role available with flexible hours

Held Health is a national provider of comprehensive neurodiversity and mental health services dedicated to improving the lives of children, young people, and their families. Based primarily in Devon with a growing presence across the UK, our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to deliver high-quality assessment, therapy, and support for children with complex emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs — including those who are cared for, adopted, or neurodivergent.

We are committed to trauma-informed, attachment-focused, and evidence-based practice, ensuring that every young person and family we work with feels understood, supported, and empowered to thrive.

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Clinical Psychologist to join our expanding team in both Exeter. The successful candidate will bring expertise in trauma-informed and neurodevelopmental assessment and therapy, working with children and young people who have experienced developmental trauma, attachment disruptions, and/or neurodivergence (ASD, ADHD, etc.).

You will provide comprehensive psychological assessments, therapeutic interventions, and consultation as part of a multidisciplinary team, helping to create safe and stable systems around each child.

This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician seeking meaningful, flexible, and values-led work, with opportunities to expand into a full-time role following the probationary period.

Reporting to:
Clinical Lead

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments for children and young people presenting with complex emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs.
• Undertake neurodevelopmental assessments (including ADOS-2) for those with suspected autism and/or co-occurring trauma or attachment-related difficulties.
• Integrate psychometric, observational, and narrative-based approaches to develop a holistic understanding of each child’s strengths and needs.
• Formulate complex presentations through a trauma-informed, attachment, and neuro-affirming lens

• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to provide thorough formulations and develop individualised care plans.
• Have a good working knowledge of or be trained in trauma- and attachment-based models (e.g. DDP, NVR, Theraplay, TF-CBT) to guide assessment and intervention.
• Develop clear, accessible recommendations for families, carers, and professionals, supporting shared understanding and consistent care.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions, tailored to each child’s developmental profile and family system.

• Provide individual, dyadic, and family-based therapy using trauma- and attachment-informed models (e.g. DDP, Theraplay, NVR, EMDR, CBT).
• Support emotional regulation, relationship repair, and resilience through creative and relational approaches.
• Offer psychoeducation to parents, carers, and professionals on trauma, attachment, and neurodiversity.

• Work closely with education, health, and social care professionals to ensure integrated, holistic care.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary case discussions and joint care planning.
• Provide consultation and reflective spaces for carers, professionals, and partner agencies.

• Maintain clear, accurate, and timely clinical records in line with HCPC and organisational standards.
• Produce high-quality psychological reports and formulations for families, professionals, and commissioners.
• Uphold ethical and governance standards, ensuring all work aligns with safeguarding and data protection requirements.

• Contribute to service development and innovation within a growing trauma-informed service.
• Provide supervision and support to assistant psychologists, trainees, or junior clinicians.
• Engage in continuing professional development (CPD) and reflective practice to ensure clinical excellence.

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