Assistant Psychologist
Cygnet · Darlington, England ·
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 are looking for an Assistant Psychologist to join our team at our specialist residential services: Hollyhurst, Thornfield Grange and Oaklands.
This role will be working full time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday). Hollyhurst Hollyhurst is a specialist residential service with nursing, supporting people with learning disabilities and complex needs in Darlington, County Durham.
The specialist MDT led team support people who have additional mental or physical health needs and behaviours that may challenge. Thornfield Grange Thornfield Grange is a specialist residential service with nursing for adults with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs.
Based in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, Thornfield Grange supports individuals who have behaviours that may challenge, as well as those who have significant difficulties with social engagement. Oaklands Oaklands is a specialist residential service with nursing, supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs in Hexham, Northumberland.
The team support individuals who have additional mental or physical health needs and behaviours that may challenge. Your Day-to-Day... We are seeking an academically strong candidate to support and enhance the psychological care of patients at the service by assisting the Qualif ied Psychologist with; Contributing to assessments, scoring and reporting (verbal / written) Clinical formulation and implementing care plans for psychological treatment Planning, delivering and evaluating individual / group programmes Administration, audit, research and service development We're looking for someone who is...
Degree qualified in Psychology (2:1 or above) or equivalent BPS (British Psychological Society) Accredited Preferably experienced in health care and/or in an Assistant Psychologist role Passionate about learning and working as part of an interdisciplinary team Qualified to Master's degree level or higher in Psychology (preferable) Why Cygnet?
We'll offer you... Salary: £28,826.70 Company pension scheme A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre e.g. NHS card Free meals Internal and external CPD opportunities Opportunities to become involved in research Clinical supervision and peer support Requirements Contracted hours: 40 hours Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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