An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and compassionate Psychological Therapist to join our Psychological Therapies for SMI Service. You will be working as part of a motivated, cohesive and well‑supported multidisciplinary clinical team, delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based psychological interventions to adults with complex and severe mental health difficulties.

This role is suited to a clinician with a strong track record of working in primary or secondary care settings, and experience of treating a wide range of mental health presentations, including personality disorder, psychosis, bipolar disorder and trauma‑related difficulties.

Clinical Approach and Supervision

We are seeking therapists with additional training in one or more psychological therapy modalities, including:

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), ideally with specialism in personality disorder, psychosis or bipolar disorder
• Psychodynamic and relational approaches, including:
  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
  • Mentalisation Based Therapy (MBT)
  • Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)

Experience of working with personality disorder and trauma presentations is essential. Training and experience in EMDR is desirable. You will receive modality‑specific clinical supervision appropriate to your caseload, alongside regular case management supervision and access to ongoing training and professional development.

Working Environment

Our clinicians are well resourced with modern IT and communications equipment. The service operates on a near‑paperless basis and uses the IAPTus patient administration system. You will be expected to communicate effectively with colleagues, MDT professionals, service users and members of the public, to respect confidentiality at all times, and to complete clinical and administrative tasks within agreed deadlines.

Qualifications and Professional Requirements

You will hold relevant qualifications (most likely at postgraduate level), be accredited with an appropriate professional body, and be able to demonstrate substantial knowledge and experience in adult mental health care.

Please note: You must be able to work on Wednesdays for this role. This is a hybrid role within the Basildon and Brentwood area, but we will also consider fully remote applications.

About Us

As part of Spire Healthcare, we’re proud to build on a legacy of improving lives for over 30 years and continue to deliver primary care physical and mental health services accessed through the NHS, via employer-funded care and at our network of private clinics. 

Working here

We are an award-winning employer regularly recognised at industry events and our latest employee survey revealed the top reasons for working here as:

• Supportive teams and managers
• A positive and inclusive culture
• Strong well-being and mental health support
• Trust, autonomy and flexibility

We invest in your growth with frequent career progression opportunities and development initiatives including mentoring, secondments, management training and regular clinical CPD webinars. You will enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package – further details here Careers - Vita Health Group

Equality Diversity & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively support a range of initiatives including:

• Disability Confident Leader
• Positive action through Ethnicity and Gender Matters initiatives
• Employer with Heart and Mindful Employer status
• Menopause Friendly accreditation

Learn more about our EDI commitments here Equality, Diversity & Inclusion - Vita Health Group.

If you need any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process we will be happy to help - please get in touch at recruitment@vhg.co.uk

Additional information

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in the UK and subject to a DBS check at offer stage.

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We may close jobs to new applications earlier than original stated closing date.

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