Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist

Cygnet; Harrow; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + Bank holidays

Fully paid training

Paid DBS

Free parking

Courtesy meals & refreshments on shift

NHS Discount (Blue Light Card)

Cycle to Work scheme

Opportunities to progress and develop

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Harrow is seeking an experienced Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist to join our recovery-focused services. You will deliver assessments and therapy to adults with complex mental health needs within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires knowledge of mental health legislation, risk assessment, and training in Schema-focused, Cognitive Analytic & DBT therapies, with a commitment to ongoing professional development and DBS clearance.

Qualifications

• Experienced psychologist, ideally with an adult mental health client group.
• Experience in multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of mental health legislation, risk assessment & risk management.
• Trained in complex therapies such as Schema-focused, Cognitive Analytic & DBT.
• Ability to work with self-harm, aggression, sexual offending, and substance issues.

Responsibilities

• Carry out psychological assessments & provide therapy to individuals & groups.
• Work systemically with staff, as well as directly with service users.
• Consult with staff, families & other agencies about psychological care.
• Offer psychological insight & knowledge to the multidisciplinary team.
• Support the clinical, nursing & direct care teams in risk evaluations & decisions.
• Evaluate the service, contribute to its development & carry out clinical research.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Forensic psychology

Counselling psychology

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Qualified Psychologist

Job description

Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist

Are you an outstanding Clinical / Forensic / Counselling 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 Qualified Psychologist who’s passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs. Joining our team on a full time basis, you will be working 37.5 hours per week, across 5 days. 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.

Cygnet Hospital Harrow:

• Cygnet Hospital Harrow provides a recovery focused service treating a wide range of mental health problems. We also offer specialist diagnostic, assessment and inpatient services for individuals with mental health needs and who also have a dual diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
• Carry out psychological assessments & provide therapy to individuals & groups
• Work systemically with staff, as well as directly with service users
• Consult with staff, families & other agencies about the psychological care of the client group
• Offer psychological insight & knowledge to the multidisciplinary team
• Support the clinical, nursing & direct care teams in making skilled evaluations & decisions about risk
• Evaluate the service, contribute to its development & carry out clinical research.

We are looking for someone who is...

• An experienced Psychologist, ideally with an adult mental health client group
• Experienced in working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledgeable of mental health legislation, risk assessment & risk management principles
• Preferably trained in complex therapies such as Schema focused, Cognitive Analytical & DBT
• 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 & drug & alcohol problems

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Salary: Up to £65,000pa DOE
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays
• Fully paid training
• Paid DBS
• Free parking
• Courtesy meals & refreshments while on shift
• NHS Discount (Blue Light Card)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Opportunities to progress and develop.

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

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.