Psychological Therapist/ Psychotherapist/ Psychologist for ND Pathway Talk Therapy · Remote, Lo[...]

Problemshared; London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in digital healthcare seeks independent Psychological Therapists/Psychotherapists/Psychologists for remote roles, focusing on neurodevelopmental conditions. With essential qualifications and proven experience, join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering impactful mental health services. You will engage with patients experiencing autism, ADHD, and learning differences, helping them on their journey to better mental health.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years post-qualification supervised practice required.
• Accreditation with HCPC, UKCP or BACP is essential.
• Experience working with diverse populations is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy sessions for members with neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Deliver adapted therapy while adhering to NICE guidelines.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in compliance with policies.

Skills

Knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions

Experience in adapted therapy

Understanding of adverse childhood experiences

Knowledge of therapeutic interventions

Ability to promote clinical governance

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Post Graduate Diploma or higher in Talk Therapy

Level 7 psychotherapy qualification

Job description

About the Job

SeekingPsychological Therapist/ Psychotherapist/ Psychologist independent practitioners Fully remote- UK based, £75 per session

Our team at ProblemShared is growing, we are on a mission to provide exceptional care, and we have opportunities available to join our supportive and collaborative team. We truly believe that you can do the best work of your career with us and have meaningful impact on the patients we support. We combine People, Data and Technology, we empower individuals to take the next step in their mental health or neurodevelopmental journey.

About Us

The digital healthcare landscape is exciting and ever changing. We have a depth of knowledge in our own team; working at the forefront of change you will be surrounded by talented and supported colleagues and leaders. Striving for excellence and best in class clinical service is at the heart of our team where learning and CPD is integral. Our community of experts have created an environment of knowledge sharing and we have access to the key voices in the world of neurodevelopmental excellence.

ProblemShared has created strong partnerships servicing several NHS, university, and insurer contracts to deliver high quality ADHD and Autism assessments as well as assessments for learning differences. We offer wrap-around care in the form of psychoeducation, prescribing, educational navigation, and therapy sessions all under one roof.

The Role

Our talk therapy service for this pathway provides up to 10 -20 sessions of talk therapy for a leading insurance company’s members who have been referred to ProblemShared for the Neurodevelopmental Service. Many of these members will have a diagnosis of Autism, ADHD or SpLD.

We are currently growing our strong team of talk therapy practitioners who are highly experienced in working with neurodiversity and learning differences. We are particularly seeking therapists who have robust additional training in working with children, young people and families. Clients will be referred from internal assessment pathways to Talk therapy due to a co-occurring mental health need.

You will

• Knowledge and understanding in relation to neurodevelopmental conditions, such as ADHD, autism, SpLD (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia) Dyspraxia etc.

• Experience of providing adapted therapy for neurodevelopmental conditions.

• Understanding of the impact of adverse childhood experiences and psychological trauma on mental health.

• Knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions to reduce distress caused by mental health symptoms (e.g., distress, impulsivity), reduce the risk of self-harm, reduce anxiety, and reduce self-neglect.

• Knowledge of planning mental health care delivery.

• Knowledge of risk assessment procedures and the ability to contribute to a risk assessment and management plan for a patient with mental health needs.

• Understanding of safeguarding and its application in practice.

• Understanding of the requirements of patient confidentiality.

• Ability to promote robust clinical governance by complying with agreed organisation, statutory policies, and clinical guidance.

• Proven ability to work as part of a team and accept direction and leadership in carrying out duties.

• Ability to work under pressure, use own initiative, and organize and prioritize own workload while recognising limits of own practice.

• Proven ability to maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records in line with company guidance and policy.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with an enthusiastic approach to the provision of high-quality and safe care delivery.

Desirable:

• Awareness of psychological & psychiatric models of care and treatment.

• Awareness of research and evidence-based practice in the designated field/ modality of therapy.

• Clinical governance and supervision of other team members.

• Experience of working in neurodevelopmental service.

What we are looking for

Core training

Essential:

• Full training as a talking therapist to Post Graduate Diploma level or above.
  
• Minimum of two years post qualification supervised practice.
  
• Full accreditation with a recognised professional body such as HCPC, BABCP, UKCP (Registered), BACP (Accredited) psychotherapist with a Level 7 psychotherapyqualification.
  
• Completed full professional training in a recognised Talk Therapy modality to Postgraduate Diploma level or higher (Psychological therapist/Psychotherapist), orClinical/Counselling Psychologist.
  
• Robust and demonstrated significant experience of working with Neurodiverse populations with evidenced specialist training or experience.
  
• Experience of working to NICE guidelines for a range of common mental health needs such as anxiety and depression.
  
• 2 years' experience delivering therapeutic intervention to children and young people. A minimum of two years post-qualification, supervised clinical practice.
  
• Strong clinical report writing skills, including the ability to produce clear, accurate, and timely documentation in line with professional and legal standards.
  
• Proficient in remote/online working, with confidence using digital platforms and clinical technology to deliver therapy securely and effectively.
  
• Evidence of Current Professional Indemnity Insurance.
  
• Enhanced DBS will be required.

Desirable:

• Full training to Post Graduate Diploma level or above in working with children, young people and/or families

• Full training to Diploma level or above in CBT, CFT, IPT, DIT, CAT,

• Core mental health profession e.g. (Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Practitioner Psychologist)

• Training in ADHD Behavioural Coaching

Experience

Essential:

• Demonstrated significant experience working with neurodiverse populations, with evidenced specialist training or experience.
  
• Experience working to NICE guidelines for a range of common mental health needsfor adults and children and young people.
  
• Experience providing direct care to patients with mental health needs where there is the presence of neurodevelopmental differences.
  
• Experience working with patients who present a risk to themselves or others.
  
• Experience working within a biopsychosocial model and a recovery-focused approach.
  
• Experience working in a community setting as an autonomous independent practitioner

Desirable:

• Experience working with children and young people who have mental health needs.
  
• Experience contributing to the delivery of biopsychosocial interventions (e.g., psychology interventions, occupational therapy groups).

Personal Attributes:

• Demonstrates an approach that aligns with trust values.

• Ability to engage with a range of people.

• Ability to work flexibly and cooperatively as part of a team.

• Ability to use own initiative and make decisions independently.

• Self-aware of personal professional development needs.

Our Recruitment Process and Next Steps:

At ProblemShared, we see beyond just your CV. We're genuinely excited about who you are, your potential, and the unique qualities you bring to our team. We also recognise that life outside of work is important, which is why we prioritise being a flexible employer.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity and Disability Confident Committed employer and celebrate diversity and are ambitious in creating a recruitment process that allows everyone to shine and showcase their unique qualities. We offer tailored opportunities and adjustments to help each individual reach their full potential.

• Once we review your CV a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to learn more about your experience and motivations.

• The next step is to meet with our clinical team who will take you through an interview to allow you to demonstrate your ability and suitability for the role. If successful we will move to an offer of employment and pre-employment checks

We know that applying for a new role and considering a new team to join can be a daunting process. If you have never worked remotely before, this can also generate a lot of questions regarding the environment and ways of working. We aim to make your experience with us as informative and enjoyable as possible.

Please don't hesitate to apply - we would love to hear from you!