The Role

As a Consultant Psychologist, you will support our flagship mental health and addiction treatment services. Collaborating with operational teams and the Head of Clinical Interventions, the key objectives of this role are to:

• Be a Mental Health lead in the organisation
• Identify and implement areas of treatment programme improvement and development
• Support the professional development and clinical supervision of staff to offer a blended mental health and addiction treatment service
• Have a passionate, proactive approach - there is opportunity for significant impact and to make a real difference to the lives of people we support

Location and hours are flexible, including the option for a hybrid approach working from home and across our flagship rehabs in Derby and Oxford. Occasional travel to other services in England and Scotland will be required.

About You

To join us as Consultant Psychologist, you will need:

• Chartered Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist

• Demonstrate an interest and/or understanding of problematic substance use and associated needs
• Understanding of intersectional barriers in accessing treatment, with high levels of personal cultural competence
• Experience in CBT and Motivational Interviewing
• Evidence of effective partnership working and the ability to network for the benefit of people who use services and the organisation
• To be proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook and Word and be familiar with database management systems
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Understand multi-faceted needs of people entering residential programmes, custody, housing and community services.

Please note, we will be assessing applications as they are submitted and may close this role should we find sufficient applicants with which to make our shortlist. As such, we would advise applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

So, if you’re seeking an opportunity to make a difference and get involved, please get in touch or apply today with your CV.

Your Rewards

• Salary of £48,000, with opportunity to gain 7.5% performance related bonus
• 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days)
• Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance
• Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities
• Continuous training and career development via PXL our dedicated learning management system
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access

The base in Derby is in a brand new, refurbished service, surrounded by established gardens and grounds. There is an on-site gym for use of staff and residents, as well as staff showers, changing rooms and electric vehicle charging points.

New Oakwood Lodge, Derby | Phoenix Futures (phoenix-futures.org.uk)

About Phoenix Futures

Phoenix Futures Group is a charity with over 50 years’ experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment.

Our values are what define us and ensure we work to the highest standards. We believe in being the best, we are passionate about recovery, we value our history and use it to inform our future.

We work with local authorities, other charities and service providers across the country to deliver innovative programmes and projects that change lives for the better, setting people on the path to health and emotional wellbeing.

We provide a diverse range of services, our expertise in psychosocial treatment and support is the common thread that runs through everything we do. People need psychological interventions, social support, meaningful use of time, sense of purpose and a place of safety to sustain their recovery. At our core, we support people, families, and communities to recover from drug and alcohol dependency.

Interview Process
We want you to feel comfortable to be your best during the interview process, so that you can get to know Phoenix and we can get to know you. If shortlisted, you will be contacted for a short digital interview via Microsoft Teams. All details will be provided in advance so that you can feel adequately prepared, and we can support you with reasonable adjustments as required.