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 full time basis, you will be working 40 hours per week, across 5 days.
Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for our patients– it’s a challenging, satisfying vocation.
Cygnet Hospital Colchester
Cygnet Hospital Colchester is a 59 bed service providing a range of intensive support and rehabilitation services for men with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders or mental health 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? We’ll offer you…
* Salary: Up to £58,000pa 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.
* Please note, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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