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 Newly Qualified Psychologist who’s passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs to join our team at Cygnet Oaks.

Joining our team on a part time basis, you will work 24hrs per week across 3 days covering a 12 month FTC.

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 Oaks:

Cygnet Oaks is a 35 bed service specialising in high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) for men, providing a multi-disciplinary treatment programme designed to assist individuals with their return to independent living.

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: Up to £31,200pa DOE
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?

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Newly Qualified Psychologist - Part time

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