Senior Psychological Therapist
Position: Senior Psychological Therapist
Location: Jersey, Channel Islands
Salary: Up to £73,300 per annum + Benefits & Enhancements
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
As a Senior Psychological Therapist, you will play a pivotal role within the Psychological Assessment and Therapy Service and Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). You will be responsible for providing leadership and clinical supervision to junior team members, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and fostering professional development within the team.
In this role, you will deliver high-intensity interventions, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), to clients with severe and complex psychological difficulties, including those with co-morbid conditions and complex trauma.
Additionally, you will support adults in Jersey, including those transitioning from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) to adult services, by providing evidence-based treatments designed to improve overall mental health outcomes.
About the Role:
As a Senior Psychological Therapist, you will hold a vital position within the Psychological Assessment and Therapy Service/Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). In this role, you will provide leadership and clinical supervision to junior therapists, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and maintaining professional standards.
You will implement high-intensity interventions such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), focusing on clients dealing with severe psychological difficulties, including co-morbid conditions and complex trauma.
Your role is crucial in delivering evidence-based treatments that improve mental health outcomes for adults, and you will also help clients transitioning from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) to adult services, guiding them through this significant change in their care.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead & Deliver:Develop and implement high-quality psychological therapies, offering evidence-based interventions in both group and individual settings to enhance mental health and well-being across diverse populations.
- Culturally Relevant Services:Ensure that services are delivered in a variety of non-stigmatising and culturally relevant locations, tailored to the unique needs of each client.
- Client Assessment & Risk Management:Conduct thorough assessments and manage risks according to established protocols, ensuring that clients are placed on appropriate treatment pathways.
- Collaborate Across Teams:Build and maintain strong working relationships with Primary and Secondary Care staff, contributing to effective multi-disciplinary team (MDT) collaborations.
- Maintain High Standards:Stay up-to-date with the latest best practice guidelines and advancements in psychological therapies, ensuring compliance with professional standards set by bodies such as BABCP, HCPC, and NICE.
What We're Looking For
- Accreditation with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) or eligibility for registration with HCPC.
- Postgraduate diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) aligned with the IAPT programme or equivalent professional qualification.
- Additional advanced training in CBT or other evidence-based therapies such as DBT, ACT, EMDR, CAT, IPT, including supervision skills.
- At least five years of post-qualification experience providing evidence-based psychological therapies to adults with mental health issues.
Why Choose This Opportunity?
- Competitive Salary:Earn up to £73,300 per annum, complemented by additional benefits and enhancements.
- Relocation Support:Enjoy a comprehensive relocation package with financial and logistical assistance, making your move to Jersey seamless.
- Career Growth:Benefit from robust career development opportunities within a progressive and supportive environment.
- Island Lifestyle:Experience the high quality of life, stunning landscapes, and vibrant community that make Jersey a unique and desirable place to live and work.
How to Apply:
If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV or for more information please contact Tom Fitch on 07747 037168.
Please Note: UK-based experience is essential for this role.
Referral Program:
Know someone who might be interested? We offer generous high street vouchers for successful referrals of Nurses, Consultants, and Allied Health Professionals.
