Deputy Clinical Lead - Sefton

Mental Health Matters; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Matters is seeking an experienced psychological therapist to join our NHS Talking Therapies service as a Deputy Clinical Lead. You will work with the Clinical Lead and Service Manager to provide clinical leadership, oversee service performance, and deliver evidence-based care to people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties, including moderate to complex cases.

You will maintain a small clinical caseload, offer specialist CBT, and provide high-quality supervision to

Qualifications

• Experienced and qualified psychological therapist.
• Experience delivering NHS Talking Therapies.
• Provides supervision to High Intensity practitioners and trainees.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and management within the NHS Talking Therapies service.
• Deliver specialist psychological therapy, including CBT, to a range of mental health difficulties.
• Supervise and support High Intensity practitioners and trainees.
• Contribute to service development, performance monitoring and MDT meetings.

Skills

Psychological therapy

CBT

Clinical leadership

Supervision

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and qualified psychological therapist to join our NHS Talking Therapies service as a Deputy Clinical Lead. Working alongside the Clinical Lead and Service Manager, you will play a key role in providing effective clinical leadership and management, supporting the delivery of a high-quality, evidence-based service for people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties., Working alongside the Clinical Lead and Service Manager, you will play a key role in providing effective clinical leadership and management, supporting the delivery of a high-quality, evidence-based service for people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties. You will work collaboratively with local NHS Trusts, primary and secondary care services and other partner organisations to ensure people receive the right care at the right time. This is a varied role combining clinical practice, leadership, supervision and service development. You will maintain a small clinical caseload, delivering specialist psychological therapy, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), to people experiencing moderate to complex mental health difficulties, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD and OCD. You will also provide clinical advice and high-quality supervision to qualified and trainee High Intensity practitioners, supporting safe, effective and evidence-based practice. You will assist the
Clinical Lead in monitoring service performance, meeting national and local targets, making appropriate step-up and step-down decisions, and participating in multidisciplinary meetings to support effective referral pathways.
Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity delivering innovative, life-changing mental health support for individuals and communities across the UK. Through our diverse range of services, we help people improve their mental wellbeing, overcome barriers and lead fulfilling lives. Everything we do is people focused. Whether supporting those who access our services or investing in the wellbeing and development of our colleagues, people are at the heart of MHM. Our workforce is the driving force behind our success, and we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and values-led environment where talented individuals can thrive and make a meaningful difference. By joining MHM, you'll become part of a compassionate and ambitious organisation that is committed to improving mental health, promoting recovery and creating positive change in communities across the country.