Cygnet
Practitioner Psychologist
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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 Qualified Psychologist with a passion for delivering high quality care?
We need a Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist who’s passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs.
You will be joining our team on a part time, 20hrs per week basis.
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 Appletree
Cygnet Appletree, near Durham, is a mental health hospital for women that includes Pippin Ward, a specialist PICU service and Bramley Ward, an intensive support service for women with a personality disorder and complex mental health needs.
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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.
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Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
- Competitive Salary: Up to £31,500pa DOE
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays
- 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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