Principal Psychotherapist or Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
| Posting date: | 20 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £64,455.00 to £74,896.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £64455.00 - £74896.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 August 2025 |
| Location: | Folkestone, CT19 5HL |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9380-25-0644 |
Summary
Manage a caseload of approximately 16 patients in treatment. Effectively manage the pathway into treatment so that group spaces are used optimally and waiting times are minimised. Undertake high-quality specialist psychological assessments. Deliver MBT-informed/psychodynamic therapy groups in community services to adults with complex emotional difficulties. To be an effective member of the Therapeutic Community MDT, co-facilitating small psychotherapy groups, community meetings and other therapeutic groups. Offer professional consultation regarding complex cases. Build collaborative working relationships with colleagues in CMHTs/MHT+ Assess and manage clinical risk. Identify and respond to child and adult safeguarding concerns. Offer group clinical supervision to colleagues in other services. Please see the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role.