Clinical / Counselling / Forensic Psychologist

Integrated Care System; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks a Clinical / Forensic / Counselling Psychologist to deliver outstanding care. This role involves working 40 hours a week within a multi-disciplinary team, providing assessments and therapy to individuals with complex mental health needs. Career progression opportunities and a supportive work environment are offered, along with attractive benefits, making a significant difference in service users' lives.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Monthly reflective practice

Expert clinical supervision

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount saving

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist with relevant experience.
• Preferably trained in complex therapies.
• Capable of addressing self-harm, aggression, and addiction issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and provide therapy.
• Collaborate on care plans with the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide supervision to colleagues and contribute to clinical research.

Skills

Experience in clinical forensic or mental health setting

Trained in complex therapies (Schema focused, Cognitive Analytical, DBT)

Passionate about mental health

Capability to treat self-harm and aggression

Education

HCPC registration as a Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist

Job description

Clinical / Counselling / Forensic Psychologist

We are looking for a confident Clinical / Forensic / Counselling Psychologist with a passion for delivering outstanding care.You'll be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Churchill.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up.Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

Are you an outstanding Qualified 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, youll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team.

We need a Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist whos passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs.

Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for ourpatientsits a challenging, satisfying vocation.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

Youll 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 Churchill:

Cygnet Churchill, in south London, is a 57 bed inpatient mental health hospital for men. Cygnet Churchill has four wards including an emergency acute admissions service (Juniper Ward) and three high dependency inpatient rehabilitation services (Elm Court, Maple Court and Mulberry Court).

Mulberry Court:

Mulberry Court (18 beds) offer specialist high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men who have severe and enduring mental illness, who may have been detained under the Mental Health Act.

Your Day-to-Day

• Youll be working40hours a week
• Work as a team Psychologist within a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
• Carry out psychological assessments & provide therapy to individuals & groups
• Collaboratively develop care plans with the MDT
• Provide training & supervision to colleagues, & consultation to teams
• Evaluate the service, contribute to its development & carry out clinical research
• Disseminate outcomes via conference presentations and publications.

We are looking for someone who is...

• A HCPC registered Clinical/Forensic/Counselling 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 & verbal aggression, history of sexual offending and drug & alcohol problems.

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Strong career progression opportunities into management roles
• Monthly reflective practice, & support with CPD opportunities
• Expert clinical supervision & peer support
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving.

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

Ready to make a positive change?

Please click on the apply now link below.

In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.