Principal Psychologist - Addictions

Job Title: Principal Psychologist
Banding: Equivalent to Band 8b
Location: Birmingham
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time); part-time/job share considered
Salary: £60,105.54 – £69,701.09 per annum 

Pulse is delighted to be working in partnership with a national health and social care charity, to recruit a Principal Psychologist for their services across Birmingham. This is a rare opportunity to take on a strategic leadership role within a progressive organisation that champions social justice and psychological wellbeing.

Based in Birmingham and working across multiple localities, you’ll be joining a dynamic, multidisciplinary team delivering psychologically informed services to individuals experiencing challenges such as drug and alcohol use. This permanent role offers flexibility, professional autonomy, and the chance to shape the future of psychological care across the region.

Your Responsibilities

As Principal Psychologist, you will:

• Lead the development of psychologically informed services and psychosocial interventions.
• Work within multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based, specialist psychological interventions.
• Provide clinical supervision and support to psychologists, counsellors, and psychosocial practitioners.
• Champion equity, quality, and innovation in psychological service delivery.
• Engage in reflective practice, peer support, research, and CPD activities.
• Adapt national clinical models to meet local needs and drive service excellence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary on the company scale
• Flexible working arrangements including part-time/job share
• Regular clinical supervision from a Consultant Psychologist
• Access to a national network of psychologists and counsellors
• Opportunities for CPD, research, and reflective practice
• Inclusive, diverse, and supportive team culture

Qualifications and Experience

We welcome applications from psychologists who are:

• HCPC registered as Practitioner Psychologists (Clinical, Counselling, or Forensic) 
• Experienced in leading psychological services and delivering psychosocial interventions
• Passionate about social justice and psychologically informed care
• Open-minded, collaborative, and ready to innovate

If you don’t meet every requirement but feel you could thrive in this role, we still encourage you to apply!

How to Apply

Apply directly through the Pulse website. Once we receive your application, a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the role and next steps.

Why Work with Pulse

Pulse is a leading provider of psychological and healthcare recruitment. We offer:

• Expert support from specialist consultants
• Access to exclusive roles across the UK
• Flexible opportunities tailored to your career goals
• A commitment to your professional development

Reasonable Adjustments

Pulse are committed to equality and diversity. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we’ll be happy to support you.