Clinical / Counselling / Forensic Psychologist

NHS Jobs; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in the UK is seeking a qualified Clinical / Counselling / Forensic Psychologist to deliver high-quality care and work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have HCPC registration and experience in managing complex mental health needs. The role offers a competitive salary, career progression opportunities, expert supervision, and a chance to make a significant impact on patients' lives.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Career progression opportunities

Pension scheme

Employee referral scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount savings

Qualifications

• Registration with the HCPC as a Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist.
• Experience working in a clinical forensic or mental health setting.
• Training in Schema-focused, Cognitive Analytical, and DBT therapies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and therapy.
• Develop care plans collaboratively with the MDT.
• Provide training and supervise colleagues.
• Evaluate the service and contribute to its development.

Skills

HCPC registered

Experience in clinical forensic or mental health setting

Complex therapies knowledge

Passionate about mental health

Job description

Clinical / Counselling / Forensic Psychologist

Are you an outstanding Qualified Psychologist with a passion for delivering high-quality care? Cygnet has 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 an experienced Psychologist who is passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs. Maximising positive outcomes and recovery for our patients is a challenging yet satisfying vocation. So if you care about making a difference every day, we want to hear from you.

About Newton House

Cygnet Newton House is a 21-bed specialist high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men. The service is dedicated to providing a high-quality environment for promoting long-term recovery. From the moment an individual arrives, the team works with them to maximise positive outcomes and recovery, focusing on discharge plans to enable the individual to move on to the least restrictive environment for them.

Your Day-to-Day Work

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
• Carry out psychological assessments and provide therapy to individuals and groups
• Collaboratively develop care plans with the MDT
• Provide training and supervision to colleagues, and consultation to teams
• Evaluate the service, contribute to its development, and carry out clinical research
• Disseminate outcomes via conference presentations and publications

We are looking for someone who is...

• A HCPC registered Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist with experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting
• Preferably trained in complex therapies such as Schema-focused, Cognitive Analytical, and DBT
• Passionate about working with people with a range of complex mental health needs
• Capable of treating difficulties such as self-harm, physical and verbal aggression, history of sexual offending, and drug and alcohol problems

Why Cygnet?

• Competitive Salary
• Strong career progression opportunities into management roles
• Monthly reflective practice and support with CPD opportunities
• Expert clinical supervision and peer support
• Employee referral scheme
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savings

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

Ready to make a positive change? If interested, please apply below or forward your CV to [e-mail]. Join us! In this role, you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users, and their families.