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 Newly Qualified Psychologist who’s passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs to join our team at Cygnet Oaks.
Joining our team on a part time basis, you will work 24hrs per week across 3 days covering a 12 month FTC.
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 OaksCygnet Oaks is a 35 bed service specialising in high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) for men, providing a multi-disciplinary treatment programme designed to assist individuals with their return to independent living.
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: Up to £31,200pa DOE
- Strong career progression opportunities into management roles
- Monthly reflective practice, & support with CPD opportunities
- Expert clinical supervision & peer support
- Employee referral scheme
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving.
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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