Job responsibilities
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week (applications for part time hours will be considered)
Service opening hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-8pm, Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday 9am-1pm
Salary: £ 50,952 - £ 57,349 per annum (NHS AfC Band 8a)
Location: Hybrid (office based/remote) - Office base is Hexham.
More than just a job.. a choice to make a difference
Why work for us
If you are looking for a role where you can have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs, then this could be the role for you!
Mental Health Matters are a national charity who provide innovative and life changing mental health support for both individuals and communities. We offer a diverse range of services, and each and every person who works with us directly contributes to making positive changes, improving mental health and breaking down barriers.
Everything about MHM is people focused, both for our workforce and the people we support. Our people are the driving force of our organisation, and we are committed to having a talented workforce who will have positive impacts on our communities
What we need
We are looking for an experienced and qualified professional to join our amazing Talking Therapies team as a Highly Specialist Psychological Therapist to provide life-changing support for people living with complex mental health needs.
We provide a high quality psychological service to individuals with moderate- complex mental health needs. As well as working with individuals, undertaking assessments and evidence based interventions, you will support the Clinical Lead in the development and implementation of effective Clinical Governance across the Service, and work collaboratively with colleagues to provide advice on the best approach to care.
Some flexibility in working hours may be required to ensure we cover service delivery hours. This can be discussed with the successful individual.
About you
To be successful in this role you will need to hold a relevant clinical qualification linked to psychology or mental health (see person spec) and have experience of working with adults. You should be able to work in line with professional guidelines, with a best practice approach to service delivery. You need to have exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, their families and other professionals, and develop effective therapeutic relationships. You will be able to maintain high quality clinical records and be able to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive or distressing problems.
Please read the job description below for further details of the role
What we offer you
Competitive salaries, with pay review processes27 days Annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidaysEnhanced Occupational Sick payFamily friendly and flexible working arrangements to support a good work life balanceAccess to our Wellbeing Offer - including EAP, Virtual GP service and wellbeing resourcesLife Assurance and Free Will writing serviceBlue Light Card and Charity Workers discountsAccess to Tickets for GoodEmployee recognition and celebration schemesBespoke Personal Development and Career Pathways to support you in your role and your career aspirations
Closing date: 24th January 2025
The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the duties, an enhanced DBS will be sought in event of a successful application.
All disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview.
MHM is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
