Overview
Are you an outstanding Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist with a passion for delivering high quality care? We need a Qualified Psychologist who is passionate about helping women with a range of complex mental health needs to join our team as Head of Psychology. Joining our team on a full time, 37.5hr per week basis, you will be joining us on a 9 month FTC covering maternity leave. So if you care about making a difference every day we want to hear from you.
About the Organisation
Cygnet have been providing a national network of specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. With us, youll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team.
Cygnet Hospital Maidstone
Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 63 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone. Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is purpose built to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment. The hospital will provide an important and much-needed service for local patients from Kent.
Responsibilities
* Specialist psychological assessments, interpretation from psychological tests, semi-structured interviews, individual and group therapy.
* Consider potential risks and social needs of the client group, relevant to their diagnosis.
* Collaboratively develop risk assessments and care plans with the MDT.
* Work as part of a dedicated clinical team providing a multi-disciplinary approach to rehabilitation in a therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery.
* Offer psychological insight and knowledge around the clinical area and provide consultation about the psychological care of the client group to staff, families and other agencies.
* As a HCPC Registered Psychologist, take a pivotal role in the training and clinical supervision of Assistant Psychologists and the APDP programme provided by Cygnet.
Qualifications and Experience
* A HCPC registered Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist with experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting.
* Minimum 3 years qualified experience.
* Able to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Experience in the delivery of trauma informed care.
* Passionate about working with people with a range of complex mental health needs.
* Capable of working with difficulties such as physical & verbal aggression, history of offending, drug and alcohol problems and self-harm.
Benefits
* Pension
* Life insurance
* CPD opportunities
* Free parking
* Free meals for staff on duty
* NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)
* Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice
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