Lead Therapist – Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Deliver high-quality therapeutic care that showcases exceptional clinical outcomes.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop formulations that guide evidence-based interventions.

• Ensure that a detailed assessment identifies the most suitable pathway of care and support for the client.

• Provide various models of service delivery, including telephone or video consultations, based on client preferences.

• Follow Bupa’s case management procedures and collaborate effectively with Clinical Leads and the broader therapy team.

• Comply with sessional limits based on the client’s financial allowance as dictated by their Private Medical Insurance, while striving to achieve therapeutic recovery goals.

• Offer signposting or onward referrals as necessary.

• Provide ad-hoc or one-off wellbeing support and coaching as needed.

• Conduct one-off assessments and give referral recommendations when required.

• Engage at the client level by delivering group psychoeducation to enhance awareness of mental health and wellbeing, promoting mental wellbeing guidance through remote presentations, workshops, and training as needed.

• Operate independently within professional guidelines and the overarching framework of Bupa’s service policies and procedures.

• Participate in regular clinical supervision, both individually and in groups, along with monthly team meetings to bolster clinical practice, in accordance with BUPA and the practitioner’s professional body standards.

• Collaborate with the operational and clinical teams to identify opportunities for enhancing client and employee experiences.

⛳️ Requirements

• A professional doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology accredited by the British Psychological Society.

• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a qualified Chartered Clinical/Counselling Psychologist.

• Extensive leadership experience managing clinicians in a Mental Health setting.

• Experience as a Chartered Clinical/Counselling Psychologist with adults is essential.

• Additional experience as a Children’s Clinical Psychologist is preferred.

• A minimum of one year’s post-qualification clinical experience.

🏝️ Benefits

• 25 days of holiday (pro-rata), increasing with length of service, with the option to buy or sell days.

• Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind.

• An enhanced pension plan and life assurance.

• Assistance with travel costs through a season ticket loan or cycle2work scheme.

• Performance-based bonus opportunities.

• Monthly supervision costs covered.

• Up to 100% of accreditation application fees reimbursed.

• Comprehensive induction and training provided.

• Support for your Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

• Access to onsite gyms or local discounts if no onsite gym is available.

• Various additional benefits and online discount options.

• Opportunities for career advancement within Bupa.

• Option to enroll in a discounted dental insurance scheme.

• Access to our Digital GP platform via mobile.

• Emotional wellbeing support available.

• Access to a family mental health line.

• Financial wellbeing resources offered.

• Support available for carers.