Overview
Are you an outstanding Qualified 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 an experienced Psychologist who’s passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs. You will be joining us on a Full time, 40 hour per week basis on a 9-12 month FTC covering maternity leave. Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for our patients – it’s a challenging, satisfying vocation.
Cygnet Lodge Salford Cygnet Lodge Salford is a high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for women. The service supports 24 individuals with a primary diagnosis of mental illness, but they may also have a complex secondary diagnosis, including a personality disorder.
Responsibilities
* Work as a team Psychologist within a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
* Carry out psychological assessments & provide therapy to individuals & groups
* Collaboratively develop care plans with the MDT
* Provide training & supervision to colleagues, & consultation to teams
* Evaluate the service, contribute to its development & carry out clinical research
* Disseminate outcomes via conference presentations and publications
Qualifications & Experience
* A HCPC registered Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist with experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting
* Preferably trained in complex therapies such as Schema focused, Cognitive Analytic and 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 and drug & alcohol problems
Why Cygnet?
* Competitive Salary
* 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
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Ready to make a positive change? If interested, please apply below or forward your cv to vickylinstead@cygnethealth.co.uk
In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
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