Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

Job description

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 experienced Psychologist who’s passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Ealing. Joining our team on a part-time basis, you will work 30hrs per week across 4 days.

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 Hospital Ealing

Cygnet Hospital Ealing provides a welcoming, non-institutional environment, offering personalised treatment for service users with an eating disorder or personality disorder over two separate wards.

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

£48,547pa (FTE £60,638) 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. Ready to make a positive change? Please click on the apply now link below. What next? If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply