Creative Psychotherapist

Outcomes First Group; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support network

Contributory pension

Learning & development

Cycle to work

Wellbeing programme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Outcomes First Group is seeking an experienced Psychotherapist to join our established school-based clinical team in Burgess Hill. You will deliver bespoke assessments and intervention plans for students with autism and complex needs, working within a multidisciplinary in-house therapy network across settings.

The role emphasises trauma-informed care, neurodiversity-affirming education, high-quality report writing and collaboration with staff and parents to support student wellbeing and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Qualified psychotherapist with Level 7 credential.
• Registered with HCPC, BACP, BABCP, PTUK, NCPC or UKCP.
• Experience working with neurodivergence and complex needs.
• Ability to work independently under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke assessments and intervention plans for students with complex needs.
• Provide psychotherapy duties and write concise reports.
• Collaborate with onsite clinical team to develop service provision and train staff and parents.
• Maintain safeguarding and complete required documentation.

Education

Level 7 qualification

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Psychotherapist to join an established school with a friendly team, multi-disciplinary in-house therapy team and connected to a nationwide network of specialist therapists and leadership. We welcome applications specialised in trauma informed and neuro-diversity affirming education and therapy. In this exciting role, you will work collaboratively to deliver bespoke assessment, and intervention plans for students with complex communication needs, autism and associated learning and emotional needs. You will implement a holistic, therapeutic approach to helping our students in your 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 students can flourish, always putting them at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and our students are heard, respected and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible.

Essential

• Appropriate Psychotherapeutic qualification (Level 7)
• Registered member of one or more of the following bodies: HCPC, BACP, BABCP, PTUK, NCPC, UKCP
• 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

Hambrook School is an independent specialist school in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, for pupils aged 5-18 with autism and an EHCP.

Opened in 2023 and rated 'Good' by Ofsted, we provide a structured, safe and nurturing environment. Small classes and highly personalised programmes enable pupils to engage, progress and enjoy learning. Through rich curriculum experiences and bespoke support, we help every young person achieve their full potential. For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

About the Group

Every student is unique. Education should be personalised around them. For more than 20 years, OFG Education has developed a deep understanding of how education designed around the individual can improve outcomes. We know that when students are understood - their strengths, interests, ambitions, starting points and needs - we can create personalised pathways that help them achieve and thrive. Across our specialist schools, independent schools, online provision and support services, every student benefits from education shaped around who they are and what they can become. We combine educational and clinical expertise with research, evidence-informed practice, innovation and technology, underpinned by consistently high standards. From deep specialist support to exceptional academic challenge, we are ambitious for every student, helping them achieve academically, discover their strengths and develop the knowledge, skills, confidence and attitudes they need for learning, work and life.

All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

You will be working with an ambitious and driven service that's really going places, supported by an exceptional team of likeminded individuals who are keen to learn from you. You will have the resources and time to implement your strategic vision for therapies as this role will be key to the development of the service. This is an opportunity to enrich the lives of people and make a positive difference, in a role where you have autonomy. We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment where our people are heard, respected and hugely valued. We want our employees to come to work with energy, determination and most importantly we want them to be happy in their work. We are well aware that it is our highly skilled teams that make Outcomes First Group the success it is, and we want this to continue.

Benefits and Rewards

• Professional support network
• Contributory Pension
• Employee Rewards Hub - access to discounts, offers and cashback with 100s of retailers
• Career pathways and a dedicated learning and development team
• The Hub - employee discounts, recognition cards, well-being centre
• Cycle to Work scheme
• \"Your Wellbeing Matters\" Programme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary Finance
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.