Lead Mental Health Therapist — Clinical Leader

Bupa; Halifax; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Lead Mental Health Therapist to inspire a multidisciplinary team and deliver high-quality therapy. This permanent, full-time position requires strong leadership skills, expertise in mental health therapies, and exceptional clinical governance knowledge. The role involves mentoring clinicians and adapting quickly to changing service needs. Benefits include generous holiday, enhanced pension, and health insurance. Join us to make a real difference in mental health care.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus buy/sell options

3 paid volunteering days

Enhanced pension and life insurance

Annual performance-based bonus

Bupa health insurance

Access to Digital GP services

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a clinical setting, with the ability to motivate teams.
• Experience in team development and supervision.
• Strong clinical governance knowledge for managing compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team of mental health clinicians.
• Deliver high-quality therapy while managing a caseload.
• Oversee clinical governance, audits, and compliance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Expertise in mental health therapies (CBT, counselling, psychology)

Strong communication skills

Clinical governance knowledge

Agility and flexibility

Education

Chartered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist

Accredited CBT Psychotherapist

Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Lead Mental Health Therapist to inspire a multidisciplinary team and deliver high-quality therapy. This permanent, full-time position requires strong leadership skills, expertise in mental health therapies, and exceptional clinical governance knowledge. The role involves mentoring clinicians and adapting quickly to changing service needs. Benefits include generous holiday, enhanced pension, and health insurance. Join us to make a real difference in mental health care.