Psychotherapist (Near Kings Lynn)

Outcomes First Group; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking an experienced Psychotherapist to join their Clinical Team at Orchard Manor School in Norfolk. The role involves delivering bespoke assessments and interventions for pupils with complex needs and emphasizes working collaboratively with staff. Ideal candidates should have over two years of experience in educational settings and possess relevant professional registrations. Benefits include a contributory pension, well-being initiatives, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Contributory pension

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Professional support network

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in a specific discipline.
• Registered member of HCPC, BACP, BABCP, PTUK, NCPC, UKCP.
• More than 2 years experience in a therapeutic setting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out individual assessments and interventions.
• Develop clinical service provision with the onsite team.
• Adhere to professional and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain a nurturing environment for pupils.

Skills

Experience of working with neurodivergence

Report writing

Collaboration in multi-professional teams

Therapeutic techniques

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Registered member of relevant professional bodies

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Psychotherapist to join our developing Clinical Team based at Orchard Manor School in Norfolk. In this role you will deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for pupils with complex communication needs, autism and associated learning and emotional needs, implementing a holistic therapeutic approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out specialist individual assessments and interventions, including writing reports and maintaining relevant documentation.
• Work collaboratively with the onsite clinical team to develop the clinical service provision and provide support and training to staff and parents.
• Adhere to professional and regulatory guidelines, carrying out all aspects of Psychotherapy clinical duties.
• Maintain a nurturing environment and a strong safeguarding culture, ensuring pupils are safe, comfortable and healthy.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in a specific discipline.
• Registered member of HCPC, BACP, BABCP, PTUK, NCPC, UKCP or an integrative therapist/CBT-informed practitioner.
• More than 2 years experience, not newly qualified.
• Specialist education setting experience working therapeutically within a school/child and adolescent setting.
• Experience of working with people with neurodivergence and/or complex needs (e.g., complex trauma, neurodevelopmental differences, mental health needs).
• Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities.
• Ability to work independently under agreed supervision.
• Experience of multi-professional work teams or services within a designated speciality and evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the setting.

Benefits

• Contributory pension and employee rewards hub.
• Cycle to work scheme and well‑being centre.
• Family growth support – enhanced maternity and paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support.
• Professional support network and genuine opportunities for career development and progression.

Location

Orchard Manor School, Norfolk, PE34 3HT

Application

To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Outcomes First Group. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.