Deputy Clinical Director

The Role of Deputy Clinical Director has recently become vacant on the TC. This is a Senior Role, and one which doesn’t become available often! You will be involved in ensuring the everyday therapeutic intervention is undertaken effectively, providing clinical and managerial support and training to the clinical staff team working on the TC. In addition, the role ensures all Communities are Audit and Inspection compliant and is involved in group work across the Communities as needed. You will Deputise for the Clinical Director in their absence, along with developing strategic plans and policies for the TC in collaboration with other Senior Leaders.

What you’ll need to do the role

Qualifications

· Masters level qualification in Psychotherapy or Clinical/Counselling Psychology

· Registration with HCPC/UKCP/BPC or equivalent awarding body

· Significant clinical training as part of your master’s qualification

· Postgraduate qualification in clinical Supervision

· Qualification/Experience in Psychodynamic therapy delivery(desirable)

· Qualification/Experience facilitating group psychotherapy (desirable)

Experience

· Relevant previous experience managing multi-disciplinary teams

· Knowledge of Therapeutic Community principles and practises (desirable)

· Skilled in group therapy delivery and working with complex clinical cases

· Leading teams through change

· Managing contract delivery and associated KPI’s (desirable)

Skills

· Excellent communication and report writing skills

· Skilled in reflective practise and managing self in response to challenging emotional material

· Awareness of risk management