Lead Mental Health Therapist — Clinician Leader

Richmond Villages; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks an experienced Lead Mental Health Therapist to oversee a multidisciplinary team. The role includes delivering therapy, ensuring clinical governance, and mentoring clinicians. Candidates must have proven leadership experience and expertise in mental health therapies such as CBT. The position offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on community care.

Benefits

25 days' holiday + buy/sell options

Paid volunteering days

Enhanced pension and life insurance

Annual performance-based bonus

Bupa health insurance

Access to Digital GP services

Financial wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a clinical setting is essential.
• Supervisor training and experience in team development is vital.
• Expertise in mental health therapies including CBT is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Proven leadership experience in a clinical setting

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

Excellent communication skills

Agility and flexibility

Clinical governance knowledge

Education

Chartered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (Doctorate)

Accredited CBT Psychotherapist (Postgraduate Diploma)

Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist (Level 4+ Diploma)

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks an experienced Lead Mental Health Therapist to oversee a multidisciplinary team. The role includes delivering therapy, ensuring clinical governance, and mentoring clinicians. Candidates must have proven leadership experience and expertise in mental health therapies such as CBT. The position offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on community care.