Assistant Psychologist (FTC)

Cygnet; Blackheath; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Blackheath seeks an Assistant Psychologist for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves assessments, care plan implementation, and group programmes. Candidates need a degree in Psychology, BPS accreditation, and preferably experience in healthcare. Comprehensive benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, and professional development opportunities for the right candidate.

Benefits

Salary: £29,137.50 per year

Company pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Free meals

CPD opportunities

Opportunities to engage in research

Clinical supervision and peer support

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Psychology or equivalent.
• Experience in health care and/or Assistant Psychologist role preferred.
• Passionate about learning and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to assessments, scoring, and reporting.
• Implementing care plans for psychological treatment.
• Delivering and evaluating individual/group programmes.

Skills

Assessments and reporting

Clinical formulation

Group programme planning

Interdisciplinary team collaboration

Education

Degree in Psychology (2:1 or above)

BPS Accredited

Master's degree in Psychology

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 Blackheath. This role will be working Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:00.

Contract

Please note, this is a 6 month fixed term contract.

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

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Psychology (2:1 or above) or equivalent
• 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
• Qualified to Master’s degree level or higher in Psychology (preferable)

Benefits

• Salary: £29,137.50 per year
• 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

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

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