Clinical Supervisor & Psychological Therapist

Abrams Healthcare Llp; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare services company is seeking a Clinical Supervisor & Psychological Therapist to provide clinical supervision and deliver evidence-based therapies remotely. Candidates must have a postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology and relevant registrations. The role involves supporting psychology students, managing clinical risks, and delivering high-quality care. This freelance position offers £20.00 – £25.00 per hour with a contract length of 12 months. Join us in enhancing mental health support.

Benefits

Work from home

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience delivering psychological therapy to diverse clients.
• Experience providing clinical supervision to psychology students or early-career practitioners.
• Strong understanding of ethical practice and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide structured clinical supervision to psychology students and trainees.
• Deliver evidence-based psychological therapies to individuals with mental health difficulties.
• Identify and manage clinical risk, including self-harm and safeguarding concerns.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Supervisory skills

Excellent communication

Ability to manage complexity

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology

Registration with a relevant professional body

Qualification in clinical supervision

Job description

Pay: £20.00 – £25.00 per hour

Job Description

Job Title: Clinical Supervisor & Psychological Therapist

Location: Remote

Contract Type: Bank work

Reports To: Service Manager

Job Purpose

The Clinical Supervisor & Psychological Therapist will provide high‑quality clinical supervision to psychology students and trainees, alongside delivering evidence‑based psychological therapies to clients presenting with a wide range of mental health difficulties. These include post‑traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety disorders, depression, phobias and avoidance behaviours, sleep disorders, adjustment disorders, and psychological reactions to chronic pain or physical injury. The role promotes safe, ethical, trauma‑informed practice while supporting the professional development of future psychology practitioners.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Supervision

Provide structured, reflective clinical supervision to psychology students and trainees in line with professional and ethical standards. Support supervisees in developing skills in assessment, formulation, intervention, and risk management across a range of mental health presentations. Monitor clinical practice to ensure high‑quality, safe, and effective therapeutic work. Provide constructive feedback, guidance, and formal assessments where required.

Therapeutic Practice

Deliver evidence‑based psychological therapies to individuals experiencingp>

• Post‑Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Anxiety disorders
• Depression
• Phobias and avoidance behaviours
• Sleep disorders
• Adjustment disorders
• Psychological reactions to chronic pain or physical injury

Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and develop collaborative, person‑centred formulations and treatment plans. Apply trauma‑informed and integrative therapeutic approaches tailored to individual client needs. Regularly review progress and adapt interventions to support recovery and wellbeing. Maintain accurate, confidential clinical records in accordance with professional and organisational requirements.

Safeguarding and Risk Management

Identify, assess, and manage clinical risk including self‑harm, suicidal ideation, and safeguarding concerns. Support students in recognising and responding appropriately to risk and ethical dilemmas. Escalate safeguarding concerns in line with statutory and organisational procedures.

Professional Practice and Service Development

Adhere to professional codes of ethics, clinical governance standards, and organisational policies. Engage in continuing professional development (CPD) and reflective practice. Contribute to service evaluation, quality improvement, and best‑practice initiatives.

Qualifications and Professional Registration

Essential

• Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, or a related applied psychology discipline.
• Registration with a relevant professional body (e.g., HCPC, BACP, UKCP, or equivalent).
• Recognised qualification or formal training in clinical supervision.

Desirable

• Specialist training in trauma‑focused or evidence‑based therapies (e.g., TF‑CBT, EMDR, CBT for insomnia or pain, or similar).

Knowledge and Experience

Significant post‑qualification experience delivering psychological therapy to adults or young people with diverse and complex mental health needs.

• PTSD and trauma‑related disorders
• Anxiety and depressive disorders
• Phobias and avoidance behaviours
• Sleep disorders
• Adjustment disorders
• Psychological responses to chronic pain or physical injury

Experience providing clinical supervision to psychology students, trainees, or early‑career practitioners. Strong understanding of ethical practice, safeguarding, and risk management.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment, formulation, and therapeutic intervention skills.
• Excellent supervisory, mentoring, and teaching abilities.
• Ability to manage complexity, uncertainty, and emotional distress.
• High‑level written and verbal communication skills.

Personal Attributes

• Compassionate, reflective, and client‑centred.
• Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusive practice.
• Resilient, professional, and ethically grounded.
• Motivated to support both client recovery and student development.

Benefits

• Work from home
• Work Location: Remote

Apply here: https://abramshealthcare.20xapp.com/staff/register

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Job Type: Freelance

Contract length: 12 months