Assistant Psychologist

Cygnet; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a full-time Assistant Psychologist. The ideal candidate will have a Masters Degree in Psychology and preferably experience in the healthcare sector. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, formulating care plans, and delivering programs. The position offers a starting salary of £28,612.50 and various benefits including a pension scheme and opportunities for research involvement.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Comprehensive employee assistance programme

Free meals

Internal and external CPD opportunities

Clinical supervision and peer support

Qualifications

• Masters Degree level or higher in Psychology.
• BPS (British Psychological Society) Accreditation.
• Preferably experienced in health care and/or in an Assistant Psychologist role.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to assessments, scoring and reporting.
• Clinical formulation and implementing care plans for psychological treatment.
• Planning, delivering and evaluating individual / group programmes.
• Administration, audit, research and service development.

Skills

Assessment and reporting

Clinical formulation

Group programme delivery

Research and service development

Passion for interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Masters Degree in Psychology

BPS Accreditation

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke.

This role will be working full time, 40 hours per week - 8.30am to 17:00pm.

Please note, we are looking for someone with a Masters Degree qualified in Psychology and/or previous Assistant Psychologist experience.

Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke provides emergency admissions services for men and women, and a pathway for women to rehabilitation including a specialist service for personality disorder.

Your Day-to-Day…

• Contributing to assessments, scoring and reporting (verbal / written)
• Clinical formulation and implementing care plans for psychological treatment
• Planning, delivering and evaluating individual / group programmes
• Administration, audit, research and service development

We’re looking for someone who is…

• Masters Degree level or higher in Psychology
• BPS (British Psychological Society) Accredited
• Preferably experienced in health care and/or in an Assistant Psychologist role
• Passionate about learning and working as part of an interdisciplinary team

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Salary starting from £28,612.50 p/a (increased to £29,137 p/a post probation)
• Company pension scheme
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre e.g. NHS card
• Free meals
• Internal and external CPD opportunities
• Opportunities to become involved in research
• Clinical supervision and peer support

Requirements

Contracted hours: 40 hours per week

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

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