Team Lead / Principal Psychotherapist

Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Clinician and Team Lead in a vibrant therapeutic community. This role combines direct therapeutic work with leadership responsibilities, allowing you to provide specialist treatment to adults facing complex emotional difficulties. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, manage patient flow, and uphold high service standards while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. With a commitment to professional development and a focus on relational practice, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in mental health care. Embrace the opportunity to grow in a rewarding role that values kindness and compassion.

Qualifications

• Registered therapist with extensive mental health experience.
• Skilled in managing complex personality disorders and team dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and maintain service quality standards.
• Conduct assessments and facilitate group psychotherapy sessions.
• Manage a caseload of clients with complex needs and risks.

Skills

Mental Health Psychotherapy

Team Leadership

Group Work

Analytical Training

Relational Practice

Education

Professional Qualification in Psychotherapy

Job description

Are you a passionate and experienced Psychotherapist, Clinical Psychologist, or Counselling Psychologist with management experience seeking a rewarding role that combines direct therapeutic work with service improvement and team leadership?

Position: Clinician and Team Lead at Ash Eton Therapeutic Community, Folkestone

We are looking for a skilled clinician to work within our vibrant therapeutic community, providing specialist treatment to adults with complex emotional difficulties while also taking on team leadership responsibilities. Our service is part of the Community of Communities and is recognized for excellence in mental health care.

Candidate Profile

• Professionally qualified and registered therapist
• Extensive experience in mental health psychotherapy, especially group work with adults with complex personality disorders
• Proven team leadership skills
• Experience in a therapeutic community setting and/or service development using co-production is highly desirable
• Analytically trained, committed to relational practice

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary therapy team
2. Maintain high standards of service quality and performance
3. Manage referrals and patient flow through treatment phases
4. Advise Community Mental Health Teams and provide supervision and case consultations
5. Conduct assessments and facilitate psychodynamic psychotherapy groups
6. Lead small group psychotherapy sessions within the TC and participate in community meetings
7. Develop co-produced training and lecturing opportunities
8. Support a democratic, inclusive TC environment upholding relational practice values
9. Manage transference processes and complex team and community dynamics
10. Manage a caseload of clients with complex needs and risks
11. Prioritize and organize workload to uphold quality standards
12. Deputise for the clinical lead and support operational tasks

Join Our Team

Work with us in the Garden of England, where professional development opportunities meet a high quality of life.

We are part of Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), serving over 1.8 million people across Kent, Medway, Sussex, and Surrey. We are rated 'Good' by the CQC and employ a diverse team of over 3,800 staff.

Our staff are committed to providing excellent care, and we value kindness, compassion, and every role's importance in delivering exemplary service.

Our Strategy

Our mission: Deliver brilliant care through brilliant people.

Our vision: Provide outstanding care in partnership, tailored to each service user, every time.

Contact

For more details or to arrange an informal visit, contact:

• Name: Julie Dilallo
• Job Title: Consultant Psychotherapist
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]