Are you an outstanding Clinical, Counselling or Forensic 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 Psychologist who’s passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs. You will be joining our team on a part time, 20 hour per week basis. Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for our patients – it’s a challenging, satisfying vocation. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work. So if you care about making a difference – every day – we want to hear from you. Opportunity: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Psychologist or suitably trained and experienced Counselling or Forensic Psychologist to join our residential Learning Disabilities and Autism service primarily based at Hollyhurst in Darlington. You will also support the Assistant Psychologist at our Cygnet Oaklands, Hexham, site. The post holder will provide clinical leadership, support staff development, and seek opportunities to support their own professional development. Importantly, the post holder will become part of a thriving and supportive staff team at the service. Cygnet Hollyhurst: Hollyhurst as a service is currently undergoing a period of restructuring, with a view to accepting individuals with complex mental health difficulties, and whom may have forensic histories. As such, the successful candidate will be joining at an exciting time where therapeutic input, developing and delivering groups, alongside providing staff training will become a large part of the role. Your Day-to-Day… The post holder will provide clinical leadership and supervision to the Assistant Psychologists, lead on Positive Behaviour Support approaches, undertake specialist behavioural assessments and offer consultation and training to the wider team. Though primarily based at Hollyhurst, Darlington, the successful candidate will also provide supervision to the full-time Assistant Psychologist based at Cygnet Oaklands, Hexham, where there will be opportunities to provide bespoke clinical input based on clinical need. We are looking for someone who is… A HCPC registered Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist 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 Employee referral scheme Pension scheme “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? Please click on the ‘apply now’ link below. Join us In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.