In this exciting role, you will work collaboratively to deliver bespoke assessment, and intervention plans for pupils with complex communication needs, autism and associated learning and emotional needs.
You will implement a holistic, therapeutic approach to helping our pupils in their daily lives, ensuring they are safe, comfortable and healthy. Undertaking all aspects of Psychotherapy clinical duties, you will adhere to professional and regulatory guidelines, carrying out specialist individual assessments and interventions, and preparing relevant documentation, including writing reports. A significant element of this role will be working alongside the onsite clinical team to continue to develop the clinical service provision, including providing support and training to staff and parents.
Our well-established multidisciplinary Clinical Team maintain a nurturing environment where our pupils can flourish, always putting them at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and our pupils are heard, respected and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible.
When it comes to looking after our pupils we strive for excellence, which is why we are the leading service provider in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Psychotherapist who shares our vision; to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world.
Essential Criteria:
· Evidence of recognised professional qualification as Psychotherapist, either Level 7 (e.g. Master’s degree) or above OR Level 6 relevant degree alongside relevant therapeutic diploma/s and experience of working with relevant client group and using relevant methods of service delivery
· Accredited member of one or more of the following bodies: HCPC, BACP, BABCP, PTUK, NCPC, UKCP
· Integrative therapist, CBT informed
· Not newly qualified, more than 2 years’ experience
· Specialist education setting experience/working therapeutically within a school/child and adolescent – preferred.
· Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities
· Experience of working with people with neurodivergence and/or complex needs (e.g., complex trauma, neurodevelopmental differences, mental health needs)
· Ability to work independently as agreed under supervision
· Experience of multi-professional work teams or services within designated speciality
· Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the setting
· Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
Job Description:
Job Title: Psychotherapist
Location: Suffolk IP19 9AB
Salary: Up to £52,000 FTE DOE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm
Contract: Permanent – Term Time only
Essential Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
Salary description
£53000.00 - £53000.00 per year