Head of Psychology Department - Clinical/Counselling/Forensic
We are looking for a confident Head of Psychology 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 Hospital Elowen.
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.
Job Responsibilities
Are you an outstanding Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist with a passion for delivering high-quality care? We need a Head of Psychology to join our brand new service in Derbyshire due to open mid-2025. You will be joining us on a full-time, 40 hours per week basis.
Cygnet Elowen is a 24-bed service comprising of two wards providing a specialist service for the management of Eating Disorders, personality disorder, and disordered eating for women aged 18 and over.
Your Day-to-Day...
* Specialist psychological assessments, interpretation from psychological tests, semi-structured interviews, individual and group therapy.
* Collaboratively develop risk assessments and care plans with the MDT.
* Work as part of a dedicated clinical team providing a multi-disciplinary approach to rehabilitation.
* Offer psychological insight and knowledge around the clinical area and provide consultation about the psychological care of the client group.
* As a HCPC Registered Psychologist, have a pivotal role in the training and clinical supervision of Assistant Psychologists.
We are looking for someone who is...
* A HCPC registered Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist with experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting.
* Minimum 3 years qualified experience.
* Able to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Experience in the delivery of trauma-informed care.
* Passionate about working with people with complex mental health needs.
* Capable of working with difficulties such as physical & verbal aggression, history of offending, drug and alcohol problems, and self-harm.
A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits, including pension, life insurance, CPD opportunities, free parking, free meals for staff on duty, NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card, and access to a wellbeing centre.
Requirements
The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check, and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.
What next? If you care about making a difference, we want to talk to you. Please press the APPLY button below or email VickyLinstead@cygnethealth.co.uk.
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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