We have an exciting development for an enthusiastic and forward thinking Senior Principal Psychologist to lead on the delivery of a matched stepped care model of psychological therapies delivery in a friendly, integrated Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service (ADRS). This post provides a significant development opportunity to shape the psychological therapies service in an integrated health and social care addiction setting.

The post involves working within the community team for individuals with alcohol and drug problems in Renfrewshire. You will play a key role in the provision of a high quality, evidence based clinical psychology service, working individually, and in groups, with clients who present with alcohol and drug problems and co-morbid mental health conditions. You will have a key role in supporting staff to deliver psychologically and trauma informed care and treatments. You will also provide advice, training and consultation to other staff to support the delivery of psychosocial interventions and psychological therapies in the context of a matched stepped care model of delivery. Where appropriate, you will also supervise colleagues delivering Psychological Therapies within a matched and stepped care model, including a CBT therapist.

The post holder will also be a member of our small but friendly NHS Greater and Glasgow ADRS psychology team. You would be part of a well-established psychological therapies service who co-ordinate the addictions teaching component of the Glasgow University Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. As such, you will be expected to contribute to the development of the wider NHS GG&C ADRS psychology service and participate in research and audit, in line with service priorities. You will be encouraged to develop a specialist clinical interest and continued professional development is strongly supported. You will be expected to contribute to and, where appropriate, lead on developments in substance misuse services in Renfrewshire HSCP as well as the NHS GG&C ADRS Psychological Therapies Service.

You must be registered with the HCPC as a Clinical Psychologist. This post requires PVG scheme membership.

Informal enquiries are very welcome.

For an informal discussion please contact Dr Kate O'Sullivan, Consultant Clinical Psychologist , Telephone Number 0141 800 0670 or email: Kate.O'Sullivan2@nhs.scot The shift pattern is 4 days a week between 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday (exact hours/days to be agreed).

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates As from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week . Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

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