Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist

Cygnet Health Care Limited; Harrow; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Fully paid training

Paid DBS

Free parking

Shopping discounts

NHS Blue Light Card

Cycle to work

Career progression

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Harrow is seeking a qualified Psychologist to join our recovery-focused mental health service. You will deliver assessments and therapy to adults with complex needs, working within a multidisciplinary team to optimise care and outcomes.

The role requires experience in adult mental health, knowledge of risk management and a passion for evidence-based practice. DBS checks and ongoing professional development are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Qualified Psychologist with NHS/mental health experience preferred.
• Experience working in multisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of mental health legislation, risk assessment & risk management.
• Desirable training in complex therapies (Schema focus, CAT, DBT).
• Strong passion for helping people with complex mental health needs.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours (self-harm, aggression, offending).
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out psychological assessments and provide therapy to individuals and groups.
• Work systemically with staff and directly with service users.
• Consult with staff, families and other agencies about psychological care.
• Offer psychological insight to the multidisciplinary team.
• Support teams in risk evaluation and decision-making.
• Evaluate and help develop the service and contribute to clinical research.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Psychotherapy

Risk assessment

Team collaboration

Communication

Research & evaluation

Education

Qualified Psychologist

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. 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.

Your day-to-day

• 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
• An excellent communicator

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
• Shopping & entertainment discount scheme (over 800 retailers)
• 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.

At Cygnet, we’ve been changing people’s lives for more than 30 years – thanks to our wide range of high-quality health services. Our care has our patients and residents at its heart and their wellness as its goal. We’re always set on positive, lasting outcomes.