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Cygnet Blackpool, England, United Kingdom Assistant PsychologistCygnet Blackpool, England, United Kingdom Full Time Assistant PsychologistStarting Salary:£27,825 p/aCygnet Healthcare is seeking to recruit a full time, experienced and motivated Assistant Psychologist to join Cygnet Newton House in Blackpool, Lancashire. This role will be working 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday.Cygnet Newton HouseCygnet Newton House is a 21 bed specialist high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men. The service is dedicated to providing a high quality environment to promote long-term recovery for men who have severe and enduring mental illness and who may have been detained under the Mental Health Act. Men placed with us often come from multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or are stepping down from secure settings.Job RoleThe role of the Assistant Psychologist will be to support and enhance the psychological care of clients within Cygnet Newton House by assisting the Qualified Psychologist in the delivery and evaluation of effective psychological services. The post holder will help understand, prevent and ameliorate psychological distress and disorder and improve mental health and wellbeing of clients. The role involves the administration, scoring and report writing of psychometric assessments, standardised risk assessments, clinical formulation and supervised individual and group interventions. Clinical supervision will be provided as an important part of personal and professional development, and additional training will be supported.Candidate ProfileYou will be a strong team player, confident, motivated and well organised. You will have a good understanding of the role of therapeutic boundaries, clinical risk and the importance of evidence-based interventions. Patience and commitment are essential, but above all you’ll be someone with a genuine desire to help others. We are looking for someone with a good degree in Psychology, further postgraduate training in relevant area of applied psychology and mental health is desirable.Previous experience of working within in-patient mental health services and settings is essential. At least 6 months previous experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist and delivering 1:1 therapeutic work and group therapy sessions is desirable. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.Please note this post may be closed early if a sufficient number of applications have been received.Interview date:TBC Seniority levelSeniority level Entry level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Cygnet by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Assistant Psychologist” roles.Preston, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Preston, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago Preston, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Blackpool, England, United Kingdom £13.00-£14.50 1 month ago Bamber Bridge, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Leyland, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Blackpool, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago Lancaster, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Justice Case Worker (Rehabilitation & Employability Support)Registered Practitioner Psychologist Mersey Care NHS Foundation TrustLeyland, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Remote Clinical/Counselling PsychologistLytham St Anne's, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Lancashire, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Preston, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Carnforth, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Lancashire, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Specialist Clinical Psychologist Mersey Care NHS Foundation TrustSouthport, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago Psychologist – Clinical/Counselling/Forensic (Part Time)Blackpool, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Blackpool, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago Lancashire, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago Caton, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Southport, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr