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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 experienced Psychologist who’s passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs to join our Secure Forensic service. Joining our team on a part time basis, you will work 24hrs per week across 3days. 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 Bury Hudson: Cygnet Bury Hudson provides a wide range of secure mental health services for men including individuals with a diagnosis of personality disorder. The Role/ Day to day: • Looking for an HCPC Registered Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist or nearly qualified to work within an established multidisciplinary team (MDT) on a secure ward. • Providing highly specialist psychological assessments and therapy for adult males who are detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and present with severe and complex mental health conditions. • To formulate cases using evidence based psychological models to guide treatment and risk management • To implement individual and group interventions, supporting patients to fully engage with their care pathway and to monitor treatment outcomes • To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to service users’ formulation and treatment plan. • Assess and manage risk using structured professional judgement tools. • Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings • Supporting staff development through training, reflective practice and provide supervision to Assistant Psychologists, helping to build a strong and skilled team We are looking for someone who is… • An HCPC registered Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist or close to qualification with experience in a clinical, forensic or mental health setting and able to work effectively with individuals with mental illness, personality disorder and complex trauma. • Preferably trained in delivering psychological therapies such as Schema, Cognitive Analytical and/or DBT and familiar with using psychological models and theories to treat difficulties such as emotional dysregulation, self-harming, offending behaviour and substance misuse problems. • Possesses a good understanding of risk and trauma and is trained in a range of risk assessment tools, specialist psychological assessments and with strong formulation skills • Passionate about working with people with a range of complex mental health needs and working in a trauma informed way. Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you… • Competitive Salary: Up to £36,000pa DOE (FTE £60,000pa) • 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! What next? If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply What next? If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply