Psychologist - Clinical / Counselling / Forensic

Cygnet Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 44,000 - GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health organization is seeking a HCPC registered Clinical, Counselling, or Forensic Psychologist in Coventry. Responsibilities include providing psychological assessments, conducting therapy, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be involved in service evaluation and development, with support for professional growth. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £52,500, strong career progression, and various employee perks to foster well-being and professional development.

Benefits

Strong career progression

Monthly reflective practice

Expert clinical supervision

Employee referral scheme

Pension scheme

"Cycle to work" scheme

Employee discount saving

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist.
• Experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting.
• Newly qualified and those qualifying soon are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct psychological assessments and provide therapy.
• Evaluate and contribute to service development.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Therapeutic interventions

Team collaboration

Complex therapies (Schema focused, DBT)

Education

HCPC registration

Degree in Psychology

Job description

Overview

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 full time, 40hrs 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 Hospital Joyce Parker:

Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital is our emergency mental health hospital in Coventry. The service supports adults across three wards to move as quickly and safely as possible to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them.

Job Summary

To support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within this service; providing psychological assessment and interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist, working independently according to a plan agreed your supervisor. To conduct audits, collection of statistics, and development of audit and research projects, teaching and project work.

Your Day-to-Day

• Work as a team Psychologist within a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
• Carry out psychological assessments & provide therapy to individuals & groups
• Collaboratively develop care plans with the MDT
• Provide training & supervision to colleagues, & consultation to teams
• Evaluate the service, contribute to its development & carry out clinical research
• Disseminate outcomes via conference presentations and publications

We are looking for someone who is…

• A HCPC registered Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist with experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting
• Newly qualified and applicants due to qualify within 6 months are welcome to apply
• Preferably trained in complex therapies such as Schema focused, Cognitive Analytical and 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 and drug & alcohol problems

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Salary: Up to £52,500pa 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?

Please click on the ‘apply now’ link below.

Join us!

In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

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