Clinical / Counselling / Forensic Psychologist - Part time
We are looking for a confident Clinical / Counselling / Forensic Psychologist with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 22.5 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Godden Green.
Main duties of the job
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Job responsibilities
Are you an outstanding Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist with a passion for delivering high quality care? Cygnet has 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/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist who's passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs to work part time, 22.5hrs per week. Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for our patients is a challenging, satisfying vocation.
Your Day-to-Day
* You’ll be working 22.5 hours a week
* 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.
We are looking for someone who is...
* A HCPC registered Clinical/Forensic/Counselling 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.
Why Cygnet? We'll offer you
* Strong career progression opportunities into management roles
* Monthly reflective practice, & support with CPD opportunities
* Expert clinical supervision & peer support
* Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving.
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Ready to make a positive change?
In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
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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