Lead Psychotherapist

Summary:

Lead Psychotherapist job opportunity at a specialist education institution.

About the School:

The school is dedicated to supporting children and young people aged 7 to 16 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. It provides a structured, nurturing environment to help students achieve their full potential.

The Opportunity:

As a Lead Psychotherapist, you will play a pivotal role in managing the in-house clinical team and delivering tailored assessments and interventions. This is a key position within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team that supports students with complex needs, including autism, developmental trauma, and SEMH challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead the in-house clinical team, ensuring high-quality service delivery
• Deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for students with complex needs
• Work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team and Regional Clinical Lead
• Coordinate the line management of the onsite clinical team
• Support the development and delivery of the clinical school-based service
• Ensure all work aligns with EHCP plans and the OFG clinical frameworks
• Provide supervision and support to the therapy team
• Maintain clear and concise clinical and research-related report writing

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Registered Practitioner with the HCPC or other approved governing body at Level 7
• Valid and up to date professional registration and membership of a relevant body (e.g., BPS)
• Experience working with autistic individuals and those with complex needs
• Knowledge of EHCPs and experience running reflective practice and supervision sessions
• Ability to work independently and dynamically within a developing clinical service
• Full UK valid driving licence and access to own vehicle

Preferred

• Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated specialty
• Experience of providing supervision and supporting a therapy team

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary between £50,000 and £60,000
• 4 days of work per week with full pay (subject to successful completion of probation)
• Comprehensive benefits package including life assurance, pension scheme, and mental health support
• Flexible working options and a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits