Deputy Clinical Lead – NHS Talking Therapies Leader

Mental Health Matters; England; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Workplace pension

Flexible working

Job summary

Mental Health Matters is seeking an experienced psychological therapist to join the NHS Talking Therapies service as a Deputy Clinical Lead. You will work with the Clinical Lead and Service Manager to provide clinical leadership and deliver high-quality, evidence-based care for people with mental health difficulties.

You will maintain a small caseload, provide CBT and supervise High Intensity practitioners while supporting governance, audits and service improvements across the team.

Qualifications

• Qualified psychological therapist with High Intensity or CBT specialization.
• Eligibility for BABCP accreditation desirable.
• Knowledge of NHS Talking Therapies, stepped care and NICE guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and management within NHS Talking Therapies.
• Deliver specialist psychological therapies (CBT) to moderate to complex cases.
• Offer clinical supervision to High Intensity practitioners.
• Monitor service performance and compliance with targets and governance.
• Lead projects, audits, and drive service development.

Skills

High Intensity Therapist

CBT Therapist

BABCP accreditation

NHS Talking Therapies

Clinical supervision

Risk assessment

Governance

Job description

Mental Health Matters is seeking an experienced psychological therapist to join the NHS Talking Therapies service as a Deputy Clinical Lead. You will work with the Clinical Lead and Service Manager to provide clinical leadership and deliver high-quality, evidence-based care for people with mental health difficulties.

You will maintain a small caseload, provide CBT and supervise High Intensity practitioners while supporting governance, audits and service improvements across the team.