Qualified Psychologist

Cygnet; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Fully paid training

Paid DBS

Free parking

Courtesy meals & refreshments

Shopping & entertainment discount (800

Retailer discounts

NHS Discount (Blue Light Card)

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Cygnet Newton House is seeking an experienced Psychologist to join our team in Lancashire, delivering high-quality mental health care for adults. You will conduct psychological assessments and provide individual and group therapies within a multidisciplinary setting.

You will consult with staff and families, contribute psychological expertise to decision-making on risk, and support service development through clinical research and service evaluation.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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 Qualified Psychologist with a passion for delivering high quality care?

We need a experienced Psychologist who’s passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs to join our team at Newton House.

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.

So if you care about making a difference – every day – we want to hear from you.

Cygnet Newton House

Cygnet Newton House offers both a high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service and community rehabilitation (level 1) service for men. The service is dedicated to providing a high quality environment for promoting long-term recovery.

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…

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays
• Fully paid training
• Paid DBSFree 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.

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.