Qualified psychologist - Clinical /Counselling / Forensic

Cygnet Learning Disabilities Midlands Limited; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid training

Paid DBS

Free parking

Discount scheme

Cycle to Work

Career progression

Job summary

Cygnet Learning Disabilities Midlands Limited in Huddersfield is seeking an experienced psychologist to join Cygnet Gledholt, a community residential service for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. This part-time role is 30 hours per week, spread over four days, with a focus on assessment, therapy, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

You will carry out psychological assessments, provide individual and group therapy, and support staff with risk assessments and care planning.

Qualifications

• Qualified psychologist with registration and the ability to practice.
• Experience in adult mental health and learning disability settings.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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.

Skills

Qualified Psychologist

Multidisciplinary team

Risk assessment

Schema therapy

DBT

Education

Qualified Psychologist

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 Clinical / Forensic / Counselling 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, you’ll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team. We need a Qualified Psychologist who’s passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs. Joining our team on a part time basis, you will be working 30 hours per week, across 4 days. 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 Gledholt:

Gledholt is an enhanced community residential service providing outcome focused support for adults with learning disabilities, who may have behaviours that challenge and associated complex needs.

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?

• Salary: Up to £41,600pa DOE
• Fully paid training
• Paid DBS
• Free 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.

At Cygnet, we’ve been changing people’s lives for more than 30 years – thanks to our wide range of high-quality health services. Our care has our patients and residents at its heart and their wellness as its goal. We’re always set on positive, lasting outcomes.