Lead Therapeutic Practitioner
Location: Brighton
Salary: Grade 8.4 starting at £50,694 to £55,295 per annum, pro rata if part time
Hours: Full time or part time hours considered up to a maximum of 1.FTE / 37.5 hours
The University is situated just off of the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that their 150-acre campus has to offer. They are easily accessible by public transport; a 5-minute walk from the train station and bus stops within the campus.
The Role
An exciting opportunity for an experienced clinical and managerial lead has arisen in the department of Wellbeing Services (Wellbeing, Therapeutic, Residential Life and Chaplaincy). They are looking in particular, for a mental health practitioner who has extensive experience of managing other practitioners within an acute mental health or therapeutic setting.
They currently provide mental health interventions for upwards of 1800 students per year which include psychodynamic therapy, CBT, psychoeducative workshops along with more proactive reach-outs and living solutions. You will be one of the Leads in Wellbeing Services which includes Senior Wellbeing Managers, Mental health nurses and their Lead Chaplain and you will be expected to work collaboratively with them under the direction of the Head of Service.
You will oversee caseload allocation and management and work to support staff in the resolution and escalation of critical cases. This will include collaboration and consultation with the wider divisional staff i.e. the Advice & Guidance teams and Disability support and the NHS Your contribution to the delivery of proactive initiatives around mental health and wellbeing as part of the wider mental health strategy will be critical in the development of the service.
Skills and Qualifications
* Ideally, you will be a qualified and experienced therapist or mental health nurse. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of part-time/ full-time, therapists, locums, trainees, psychological wellbeing practitioners and their clinical cases.
* You will be able to retain a minimum of 20% of your time to manage your own clinical case load if this is required for your continued professional accreditation.
* You will need strong administrative and technological skills so that you use, oversee and develop their case management systems and administrative processes with the aim of identifying smarter ways of working.
* An innovative, risk conscious approach, sound judgement and diplomacy, as well as the ability to take direction, manage people and work under pressure within a complex organisational structure are essential attributes required of the post holder.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships, respect confidentiality, manage effectively and be able to navigate complex situations in a sensitive and professional manner.
* Highly developed written and oral communication skills are essential as well as a positive and flexible approach to the role and the service.
About their Division
Their Student Experience is all about their Students. They work diligently to ensure that all their students are supported and have positive meaningful experiences in their University. They are led by their Student Experience Director and her Leadership team. Their services focus on Academic Quality, Student Data & Records, Careers & Entrepreneurship, Advice & Guidance, Complaints & Conduct, and Student Wellbeing. They work collaboratively with their Schools and Divisions to ensure their students have environment that will further enhances their potential and equip them to pursue their goals and aspirations.
To Apply
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