Qualified Psychologist

Cygnet; Bryn; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

CPD opportunities

Clinical supervision & peer support

Job summary

Cygnet Bury Hudson provides secure mental health services for men, seeking a HCPC registered Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist or near qualification to work within an MDT on a secure ward.

You will conduct specialist assessments, deliver individual and group therapies, formulate cases, and contribute to risk management and staff supervision, ensuring high-quality care for service users with complex needs.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist or nearing qualification with clinical/forensic experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist psychological assessments and therapy for adult males on a secure ward.
• Formulate cases using evidence-based models to guide treatment and risk management.
• Deliver individual and group interventions and monitor treatment outcomes.
• Provide specialist psychological advice and consultation to other professionals contributing to formulation and treatment plans.
• Assess and manage risk using structured professional judgement tools.
• Contribute to MDT meetings and staff development, including supervision of Assistant Psychologists.

Skills

HCPC registered psychologist

Job description

Qualified Psychologist
Cygnet Bury Hudson: Cygnet Bury Hudson provides a wide range of secure mental health services for men including individuals with a diagnosis of personality disorder.

The Role/ Day to day:

• Looking for an HCPC Registered Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist or nearly qualified to work within an established multidisciplinary team (MDT) on a secure ward.
• Providing highly specialist psychological assessments and therapy for adult males who are detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and present with severe and complex mental health conditions.
• To formulate cases using evidence based psychological models to guide treatment and risk management
• To implement individual and group interventions, supporting patients to fully engage with their care pathway and to monitor treatment outcomes
• To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to service users’ formulation and treatment plan.
• Assess and manage risk using structured professional judgement tools.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings
• Supporting staff development through training, reflective practice and provide supervision to Assistant Psychologists, helping to build a strong and skilled team

We are looking for someone who is…

• An HCPC registered Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist or close to qualification with experience in a clinical, forensic or mental health setting and able to work effectively with individuals with mental illness, personality disorder and complex trauma.
• Preferably trained in delivering psychological therapies such as Schema, Cognitive Analytical and/or DBT and familiar with using psychological models and theories to treat difficulties such as emotional dysregulation, self-harming, offending behaviour and substance misuse problems.
• Possesses a good understanding of risk and trauma and is trained in a range of risk assessment tools, specialist psychological assessments and with strong formulation skills
• Passionate about working with people with a range of complex mental health needs and working in a trauma informed way.

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Competitive Salary: Up to £52,500pa DOE
• 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.