Assistant Psychologist: Mental Health Care, Full-Time

Cygnet Group; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Employee assistance programme

NHS card discount

Free meals

CPD opportunities

Research opportunities

Clinical supervision

Job summary

Cygnet Group is hiring an Assistant Psychologist for Cygnet Hospital Stevenage. The post involves supporting psychological care across PICU and/or Acute wards, with weekly supervision by a qualified psychologist.

Key duties include administering assessments, developing formulations, planning and evaluating treatment programmes, and contributing to training and research. DBS checks are required, and the role offers a structured, multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology (2:1 or above) or equivalent.
• BPS Accredited (i.e GBR).
• Preferably Master's degree level in Psychology.

Responsibilities

• Administering and reporting psychometric assessments/outcome measures
• Developing clinical and risk formulations
• Supporting with the development of Positive Behaviour Support and/or Safety Plans
• Developing and implementing care plans for psychological interventions
• Planning, delivering and evaluating individual/group treatment programmes
• Administration, audit, research and service development
• Contribute to the training and support of staff

Skills

Teamwork

Psych Assessments

Clinical reporting

Research support

Education

Degree in Psychology (2:1+)

BPS Accredited (GBR)

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Cygnet Group is hiring an Assistant Psychologist for Cygnet Hospital Stevenage. The post involves supporting psychological care across PICU and/or Acute wards, with weekly supervision by a qualified psychologist.

Key duties include administering assessments, developing formulations, planning and evaluating treatment programmes, and contributing to training and research. DBS checks are required, and the role offers a structured, multidisciplinary environment.