Psychotherapist

Cygnet

Psychotherapist

Salary Not Specified

Cygnet, Mount Hermon, Woking

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 18 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 6af645d7d56b4dc982b965c29cd2ae97

Full Job Description

  • To provide a psychotherapeutic service to wards at Cygnet Woking including assessment and formulation, therapeutic intervention, implementation and monitoring of outcomes

  • To offer a range of evidence based individual and group therapeutic interventions within the service

  • To provide reflective practice to staff so as to support service users from diverse backgrounds in building the life worth living by working to create a psychologically safe and trusting environment

  • To undertake service evaluation, audit and research as necessary

  • To contribute to service development through new, evidence-based initiatives

  • To work as an autonomous professional within (e.g. BPS/HCPC/BACP) guidelines and codes of conduct, and guided by principles and policies of the service, following and contributing to the development of service procedures.

  • To work within NICE guidelines

    Registered Psychotherapist - post graduate diploma level or equivalent

  • Experience working in secure settings

  • Experience of 1:1 work with individuals with complex needs

  • Experience of carrying out risk assessments including the HCR-20

  • Experience of delivering group based interventions

  • Experience of MDT working

  • Knowledge of therapeutic approaches e.g. ACT, Schema, CFT, attachment, CBT

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

    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 Psychotherapist who's passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs.

    Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for our service users - it's a challenging, satisfying vocation.

    So if you care about making a difference - every day - we want to hear from you.

    Cygnet Hospital Woking:

    Cygnet Hospital Woking offers a range of mental health services for men and women. Cygnet Lodge Woking, our sister hospital close by, provides a high dependency inpatient rehabilitation service for men and extends our care pathway.

    Your Day-to-Day…
  • Work as a team Psychotherapist within a multidisciplinary team (MDT)

  • Carry out psychological assessments & provide therapy to individuals & groups

  • Collaboratively develop care plans with the MDT

  • Evaluate the service, contribute to its development & carry out clinical research

  • Disseminate outcomes via conference presentations and publications.

    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?