Psychologist - Clinical/Counselling/Forensic (Part Time)

Are you an outstanding Qualified Psychologist with a passion for delivering high quality care?

Cygnet have been providing a national network of specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.

With us, you'll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team.

We need a Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist who's passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs. You will be joining us on a part time basis working 32 hours per week.

Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for our patients - it's a challenging, satisfying vocation.

So if you care about making a difference - every day - we want to hear from you.

Newton House:

Cygnet Newton House is a 21 bed specialist high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men. The service is dedicated to providing a high quality environment for promoting long-term recovery.

From the moment an individual arrives, the team work with them to maximise positive outcomes and recovery, while focusing on discharge plans to enable the individual to move on to the least restrictive environment for them.

Your Day-to-Day...

• Work as a team Psychologist within a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
• Carry out psychological assessments & provide therapy to individuals & groups
• Collaboratively develop care plans with the MDT
• Provide training & supervision to colleagues, & consultation to teams
• Evaluate the service, contribute to its development & carry out clinical research
• Disseminate outcomes via conference presentations and publications.

• A HCPC registered Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist with experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting
• Preferably trained in complex therapies such as Schema focused, Cognitive Analytical and DBT
• Passionate about working with people with a range of complex mental health needs
• Capable of treating difficulties such as self-harm, physical & verbal aggression, history of sexual offending and drug & alcohol problems.

• Competitive Salary
• Strong career progression opportunities into management roles x
• Monthly reflective practice, & support with CPD opportunities
• Expert clinical supervision & peer support
• Employee referral scheme
• Pension scheme
• "Cycle to work" scheme & employee discount saving.