Are you an outstanding Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with a passion for delivering high quality care? 

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. 

We need a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist who’s passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs.

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 Harrow:

Cygnet Hospital Harrow provides a recovery focused service treating a wide range of mental health problems. We also offer specialist diagnostic, assessment and inpatient services for individuals with mental health needs and who also have a dual diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

Byron Ward:

Byron Ward is Cygnet Hospital Harrow’s 20 bed acute service. The service provides a safe and stabilising environment for individuals who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.
 

Your Day-to-Day…

• You’ll be working 22.5 hours a week 
• 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 Psychologist with experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting
• 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…

• 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.