Practitioner Psychologist - CAMHS - Pulse

Job Title: Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist
Banding: Band 8a or Band 8b
Location: Stockton-on-Tees
Working Hours: Full or Part-time
Salary: £60,941–£71,520 per annum + excellent benefits

Pulse are recruiting for a passionate and experienced Psychologist to join a specialist CAMHS team. This is a permanent, full or part-time opportunity offering a competitive salary, plus a sector-leading benefits package. The service is an independent specialist day school under the local authority of Stockton-on-Tees, recently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, and is recognised as one of the leading SEMH provisions in the North East.

As part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team, you’ll be embedded within a therapeutic learning environment, supporting children and young people with complex needs including developmental trauma, neurodevelopmental conditions, and special educational needs.

Responsibilities

As a Psychologist you will:

• Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualised formulations and interventions.
• Work collaboratively with education and residential teams to create therapeutic environments.
• Deliver consultation, training, and workshops to staff to enhance clinical understanding.
• Support the emotional wellbeing and development of children and young people with SEMH needs.
• Be a visible and proactive presence across the school, contributing to a joined-up model of care.

Benefits

• 35 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Choice to work term time only to fit in with child care arrangements
• Sector-leading clinical development programme
• Full induction and ongoing training
• Flexible benefits including life insurance options
• Employee wellbeing tools and assistance programme
• Medical cover for routine health appointments
• £1,000 recommend-a-friend bonus
• Beautiful working environment with top-tier facilities

Qualifications and Experience

We welcome applications from candidates who:

• Are HCPC-registered Clinical, Educational, Forensic or Counselling Psychologists
• Have experience working with children and young people with complex needs
• Can assess, formulate and deliver therapeutic interventions
• Are confident in providing clinical guidance and training to teams
• Are organised, proactive and committed to achieving the best outcomes

If you don’t meet every requirement but feel passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply!

How to Apply

Please apply directly through the Pulse website. Once your application is received, a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

Why Work with Pulse

Pulse is a leading provider of specialist recruitment services in healthcare. We offer personalised support, access to exclusive roles, and a commitment to helping you find a role that fits your career goals.

Reasonable Adjustments

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.