Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

Cygnet; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Reflective practice

Clinical supervision

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Employee discount

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Ealing is seeking an experienced psychologist to join our team on a part-time basis (30 hours per week across 4 days). You will assess and treat adults with a range of complex mental health needs, work closely with staff and families, and contribute to service development and research within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

We offer a competitive salary, strong development opportunities, clinical supervision, and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Experienced Psychologist with adult mental health experience.
• Experience in multidisciplinary teams and collaborative care.
• Knowledge of mental health legislation, risk assessment and risk management.
• Desirable training in Schema focused therapy, Cognitive Analytic Therapy and DBT.
• Passionate about working with people with complex mental health needs.
• Able to manage self-harm, aggression, past offending and substance issues.
• Excellent communicator with team and families.

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 and knowledge to the multidisciplinary team.
• Support clinical, nursing and direct care teams in risk evaluations and decisions.
• Evaluate the service and contribute to its development and clinical research.

Skills

Adult mental health

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Risk assessment

Communication

Tools

Schema therapy

Cognitive Analytic Therapy

DBT

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.

We need a experienced Psychologist who's passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Ealing.

Joining our team on a part-time basis, you will work 30hrs per week across 4 days.

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.

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.

Cygnet Hospital Ealing:

Cygnet Hospital Ealing provides a welcoming, non-institutional environment, offering personalised treatment for service users with an eating disorder or personality disorder over two separate wards.

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...

• Competitive Salary: £48,547pa (FTE £60,638)
• Strong career progression opportunities into management roles
• Monthly reflective practice, & support with CPD opportunities
• Expert clinical supervision & peer support
• Employee referral schemePension scheme
• 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?