Forensic or Clinical Psychologist - Personality Disorder
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 Forensic or Clinical Psychologist who's passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs to join our Medium Secure Personality Disorder service.
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.
Your Day-to-Day...
* You'll be working 40 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 Forensic or Clinical Psychologist
* Previous experience within a secure/forensic setting
* Preferably trained in complex therapies such as Schema focused, EMDR, CAT and DBT
* Knowledge and experience of forensic risk assessment
* Trained in specialised assessments such as IPDE and PCL-R
* 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.
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