Consultant Clinical/Forensic Psychologist

Recovery Focus

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United Kingdom — Hybrid£76K - £86KContractPsychology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Recovery Focus as a Consultant Clinical/Forensic Psychologist – UK, 6-Month Contract in United States. Consultant Clinical/Forensic Psychologist Location: National Working Hours: 37 Contract Type: Fixed Term - 6 Months Salary: £76,250 - £86,250 Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.

Key Responsibilities

will lead a review of mental health provision across our residential (non-inpatient) services, identifying strengths, gaps, and making clear, evidence-based recommendations to improve consistency and impact.

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Lead a national review of mental health support delivery Identify gaps and recommend service improvements.

Requirements

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.

We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: £76K - £86K

27 days PTO.

Work Schedule

Contract position.

Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.

Apply to join Recovery Focus as a Consultant Clinical/Forensic Psychologist – UK, 6-Month Contract.

Key Skills

Clinical psychologyForensic psychologyMental health assessmentService evaluationQuality improvementMultidisciplinary team collaborationStrategic planningStakeholder engagementClinical supervisionSupport planningEvidence-based practiceCommunication skills

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Consultant Clinical/Forensic Psychologist at Recovery Focus a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychology psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Psychology — Psychologist Career Context

This Psychology position at Recovery Focus is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Remote psychologist positions in Psychology have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Compensation Analysis

Recovery Focus lists compensation for this psychologist position at $76k to $86k annually.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote psychologist position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
Transparent compensation ($76k–$86k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical psychology, Forensic psychology, Mental health assessment, Service evaluation, Quality improvement, Multidisciplinary team collaboration, Strategic planning, Stakeholder engagement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The consultant will lead a national review of mental health provision across residential services and provide evidence-based recommendations for improvement. They will also support multidisciplinary teams with high-quality assessments and contribute to the development of best practices.

Benefits package: 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 after 1 year), Pension scheme with employer contribution, Life assurance, Enhanced sick pay, Family-friendly pay, Birthday leave, Option to buy extra annual leave, Professional fee reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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