Lead Clinician - SEMH School - Psychologist or Psychotherapist

JR United Kingdom; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Clinician for a SEMH school in High Wycombe. This role offers the unique opportunity to lead a clinical team while maintaining a personal caseload. The position promotes clinical excellence, driven by staff training and clear outcome goals. With a competitive salary of up to £60,000 per annum and a fantastic benefits package, including a 4-day working week at 5-day pay rates, this role is perfect for dedicated professionals looking to make a significant impact in children's care and education.

Benefits

30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist or an experienced Psychotherapist.
• Experience in providing therapy to children and young people is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the clinical team at a SEMH school while maintaining a small personal caseload.
• Instill clinical excellence through staff training and consultation.

Skills

HCPC Registration

Therapy for children

Clinical supervision

Education

HCPC Registered Psychologist

Psychotherapist experience

Job description

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Lead Clinician - SEMH School - Psychologist or Psychotherapist, high wycombe

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Client:

Compass Associates

Location:

high wycombe, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Lead Clinician – HCPC Registered Psychologist or Psychotherapist

Children’s Care and Specialist Education – SEMH School

Up to £60k per annum

Full Time (4 day working week! at 5 day pay rates!)

Overview:

Compass Associates is excited to be collaborating alongside a renowned Childrens Care and Specialist Education provider. They have a portfolio of Residential Services, Specialist Schools and Activity Centres for children and young people with Autism and complex needs such as Emotional Behavioural Difficulties.

Together, we are looking for a Lead Clinician to oversee their established clinical team at a SEMH school in High Wycombe, Bucks. While leading the clinical team, you have the opportunity to maintain a small personal caseload, with your main focus being instilling clinical excellent at the school. This will be driven by your staff training and clinical consultation, and ensuring clear outcome goals in line with EHCP targets.

Work Pattern:

4 day working week (after passing probation), while being paid the normal 5-day rate!

Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.

Location:

This beautiful SEMH school is located near High Wycombe, and is commutable from Oxford, Bicester, Banbury, Towcester, Bedford, Milton Keynes, Luton, St Albans, Watford, Harrow, Slough, Reading, Didcot and other surrounding towns and villages.

Criteria:

- HCPC Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist or be an experienced Psychotherapist

- Experience of providing therapy to children and young people

- Clinical supervision experience

Interview Process:

This will be a two-stage process, including a formal virtual interview, as well as an on-site visit to be introduced to the team and environment.

Salary and Benefits:

This Lead Clinician role is paying up to £60,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications, and includes an industry-leading benefit package:

30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

4 day working week (after probation)

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits

100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

To apply, or for more information and an informal confidential discussion please contact Lijani Cherry at 02394 211 143 or [emailprotected]

Compass Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation.