Relational Therapies Lead – High-Intensity NHS Pathway

Tower Hamlets Council; Ilford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Hamlets Talking Therapies is seeking an experienced relational therapist with leadership experience to lead our established relational therapies pathway. This role combines clinical, professional and operational leadership, with responsibility for overseeing and developing the delivery of high-quality brief psychodynamic and systemic therapies within a high-performing NHS Talking Therapies service.

The Relational Therapies Lead will join a dynamic multidisciplinary service, provide

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Counselling or Clinical Psychologist OR Masters Level qualified Psychodynamic or Systemic Psychotherapist.
• Experience in NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT) delivering evidence based psychological interventions.
• Advanced skills in at least one other Psychological Therapy modality (e.g. Brief Psychodynamic, Integrative, Systemic therapy, IPT).
• Experience of providing brief psychotherapy.
• Experience of managing waiting lists.
• Experience of line management of staff.
• Able to contribute to service performance and governance with a psychological perspective.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the delivery and ongoing development of relational high intensity therapies pathway including brief psychodynamic therapy, DIT, Integrative therapy, IPT, Systemic therapy and Couples Therapy.
• Provide clinical supervision in at least one relational therapeutic modality in individual and group formats.
• Provide line and case management supervision to a team of High Intensity Therapists, Counsellors and PWPs.
• Support the service leadership team in achieving key performance indicators and operational objectives.
• Contribute to service developments and interface with other providers including psychology in secondary services.
• Maintain a small clinical caseload, delivering high-intensity interventions to appropriate clients.

Skills

Leadership experience

Clinical supervision

Service development

Strategic planning

Change management

Education

HCPC registered Counselling or Clinical Psychologist OR Masters Level Psychodynamic/Systemic Psychotherapist

Experience in NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT) setting

Advanced skills in at least one other therapy modality

Experience of brief psychotherapy

Experience of managing waiting lists

Experience of line management of staff

Contributing to service performance and governance

Job description

Tower Hamlets Talking Therapies is seeking an experienced relational therapist with leadership experience to lead our established relational therapies pathway. This role combines clinical, professional and operational leadership, with responsibility for overseeing and developing the delivery of high-quality brief psychodynamic and systemic therapies within a high-performing NHS Talking Therapies service.

The Relational Therapies Lead will join a dynamic multidisciplinary service, provide