Qualified Psychologist - Clinical / Forensic / Counselling
We are looking for a confident Clinical / Counselling / Forensic Psychologist with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Gledholt and Gledholt Mews.
Main duties of the job
At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
About us
Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10,000 employees empower 2,864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will have a key role in providing:
* Liaising with the service manager (Lead Nurse Clinician) in discussing formulation and clinical direction of the residents.
* Engaging with In-reach work prior to admission.
* Supporting the service manager with the management of the MDT.
* Conducting specialist psychological assessments, interpreting psychological tests, semi-structured interviews, and providing individual and group therapy.
* Collaboratively working with the clinical model and VDP to develop care pathways, risk assessments, and care plans with the MDT.
* Working as part of a dedicated clinical team providing a multi-disciplinary approach to rehabilitation in a therapeutic environment.
* Offering psychological insight and knowledge around the clinical area and providing consultation about the psychological care of the client group to staff, families, and other agencies.
* As a HCPC Registered Psychologist, participating in the training and clinical supervision of Assistant Psychologists, and being involved in audit, policy, and service development.
We are looking for someone who is...
* A HCPC registered Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist with experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting.
* A Trainee Psychologist within 12 months of qualifying.
* Able to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Preferably trained in complex therapies such as Schema focused, Compassion Focused, and DBT, but not essential.
* Passionate about working with people with a range of complex mental health needs.
* Capable of working with difficulties such as physical & verbal aggression, history of offending, drug and alcohol problems, and self-harm.
Why Cygnet? We offer you:
* Free parking
* Free meals for staff on duty
* NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)
* Strong career progression opportunities
* Clinical supervision and peer support
Plus much more. A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits.
Person Specification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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