# Locum Psychologist – Mental Health Treatment Requirement (MHTR) Pathway at Pulse Healthcare

Locum Psychologist – Mental Health Treatment Requirement (MHTR) Pathway at Pulse Healthcare in Yorkshire. Posted December 17, 2025.

- Company: Pulse Healthcare
- Location: Yorkshire
- Posted: 2025-12-17
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/pulse/jobs/7565830003
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/locum-psychologist-mental-health-treatment-requirement-mhtr-pathway-pulse-health-km8c0h

## Requirements

- HCPC-registered Psychologist (Clinical, Counselling, or Forensic) or equivalent senior mental health professional.
- Experience in adult mental health and/or forensic settings.
- Ability to deliver psychological therapy and clinical interventions (not just assessments).
- Court experience desirable but not essential.

## Description

### **Job Title**

Locum Clinical Lead – Mental Health Treatment Requirement (MHTR) Pathway

### **Banding**

Band 8a/ 8b equivalent

### **Location**

Humberside (primarily Hull, with travel across the region to Crown and Magistrates Courts)

### **Working Hours**

Approx. 30 hours per week | Flexible days (2–3 days per week possible)

### **Salary**

Competitive hourly/daily rate

We are looking for an experienced **Locum Clinical Lead** to join the Mental Health Treatment Requirement (MHTR) team in Humberside. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with courts, probation, and Liaison & Diversion services to provide psychological interventions as an alternative to custody. Based mainly in Hull with travel across the region, you’ll play a key role in reducing reoffending and improving mental health outcomes for first-time and low-level offenders. Flexible working arrangements and competitive rates make this a unique opportunity to make a real impact.**Responsibilities**
In this role, **you will**:

- Assess individuals in court and make recommendations for ongoing treatment under the MHTR pathway.

- Deliver brief psychological interventions for mental health difficulties such as anxiety, low mood, and trauma-related issues.

- Work with a complex population, including those with trauma histories, neurodevelopmental conditions, and personality disorders.

- Collaborate with Liaison & Diversion and Reconnect teams, as well as probation and court professionals.

- Provide clinical leadership and support to ensure effective delivery of interventions across various bases in the region and online.

**Benefits**

- Flexible working arrangements (2–3 days per week possible).

- Opportunity to make a real impact by reducing reoffending and improving mental health outcomes.

- Work within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

- Competitive locum rates.

### **Qualifications and Experience**

We welcome applicants who meet most of the following criteria:

- HCPC-registered Psychologist (Clinical, Counselling, or Forensic) or equivalent senior mental health professional.

- Experience in adult mental health and/or forensic settings.

- Ability to deliver psychological therapy and clinical interventions (not just assessments).

- Court experience desirable but not essential.

If you don’t meet all requirements but have relevant experience, **please still apply**!

### **How to Apply**

Apply directly through the **Pulse website**. Once your application is received, our recruitment team will contact you to discuss next steps.

### **Why Work with Pulse**

Pulse offers access to exclusive locum opportunities, competitive pay rates, dedicated consultant support, and flexible working options tailored to your lifestyle.

### **Reasonable Adjustments**

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please let us know and we will support you.