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The court assessment process can be incredibly stressful and at times re-traumatising for families. We want to do things differently. Our trauma-informed approach to assessments centres a focus on adversity, social determinants of mental health, and cultural competence.

The role:

• Your primary task will be completing complex psychological assessments of children and families, and writing reports for pre-proceedings or family court.
• This could include a range of complex assessments depending on your experience and expertise, e.g. cognitive, domestic violence, attachment and trauma etc
• All assessments will be completed in line with our Attachment and Trauma-Informed policy and processes.
• The role is based remotely at present and will require travel within a reasonable distance of Brent, North-West London.
• Flexible hours to suit you – you choose how many assessments you would like to complete.

What we offer you:

• Ongoing clinical and professional support from a highly experienced and growing team.
• Monthly group supervision/reflective practice facilitated by our experienced Service Lead.
• Variety in your workload – opportunities to maintain your recent and relevant expertise through activities such as direct therapy, group work, delivering teaching or training, participating in CPD, research activity, or publishing articles.
• Extensive training and CPD opportunities at a subsidised rate, e.g. Therapeutic Care training, Story Stem Assessment Training, Clinical Trauma Specialist Certification.
• An allocated Peer Buddy to support you as you become familiar with our service.
• Robust quality assurance process to support you and ensure the highest quality and consistency.
• Dedicated referrals co-ordinator to specifically match each case with your skills and experience.
• Location flexibility – remote working with travel required within a reasonable distance of Brent, North-West London.
• Flexible hours – you can complete as many or as few assessments as you choose, to suit you.
• Team development days twice yearly.
• Access to our clinical management software for managing appointments, keeping records and storing files.

Role requirements:

• HCPC registered Psychologist, e.g., Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist
• Essential: Experience of delivering psychological assessments for children and families, including the use of specialist assessment tools.
• Essential: Formulation experience following assessments, including compiling psychological assessment reports.
• Desirable: Previous Expert Witness or court experience.

Don’t meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that some people, including women and people of colour, are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At MCTS we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every specification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway – you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How to apply:

Do not delay your application – the listing will be closed early if sufficient applications are received.

If you would like a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification, an application form, or just some more information about this role, please contact Michelle Thomas, Service Lead on michelle.thomas@mcts.org.uk, call us on 0808 239 1481 or email hello@mcts.org.uk.