Head of Treatment Services (Clinical Psychologist 8B)

HEAD OF TREATMENT SERVICES (CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST 8B)

Reporting to: Clinical Lead

Location of Work: Home/Remote working with some travel for meetings and events.

About Trauma Treatment International

Trauma Treatment International (TTI) is a registered charity in the UK. Our focus and expertise is in providing evidence-based psychological treatment and support to victims of collective violence around the world. As well as providing treatment for victims directly, we also support organisations that are trauma-exposed through their work to uphold human rights, in order to mitigate the impact of trauma in the workforce.

This is a highly rewarding role and an exciting opportunity to join our small and experienced clinical team, to directly support individuals working to tackle collective violence and adults affected by torture, trafficking, slavery, persecution and war. The role offers the potential to work creatively and flexibly internationally, network with fantastic organisations and help to influence and shape TTI s clinical strategy and activities in this pivotal time in the organisation s development.

KEY SUMMARY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Clinical Supervision

Oversee all services involving individual clinical work (treatment) for TTI in line with the delivery of TTI s overarching operations, projects and priorities.

Be responsible for recruitment, line management and clinical supervision of clinical staff and associate and associated management responsibilities

Contribute to the development of TTI s strategic vision and annual delivery planning, models of service delivery, standards and clinical governance.

Input into key organisational policies and procedures

Supervision and Team Development

Promote clinical and counselling psychology/ trauma treatment as a career

Develop and implement strategies to actively promote diversity in the clinical team and champion culturally sensitive approaches to trauma treatment through research, partnerships and new projects.

Identify opportunities to develop Quality Improvement Projects.

Oversee performance management and CPD opportunity development of direct reports

Operational Delivery

Hold an individual caseload at all times.

Review and maintain quality assurance of clinical services, providing data for monitoring, evaluation and learning and reporting processes.

Ensure a partnership approach to clinical practice.

Deliver robust service agreements with client organisations and referral partners

Key Required Experience:

HCPC registered psychologist who has completed Post Graduate doctoral level training in counselling or clinical psychology.

Minimum 5 years post registration experience working within mental health services.

Up to date knowledge and experience of working with clients with PTSD, complex PTSD, dissociative symptoms, anxiety and / or depression.

For full details of the role responsibilities and the person specification please refer to the Full Job Description attached.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

31 days annual leave pro rata to reflect contractual hours (including bank holidays and 3 mandatory days for Christmas)

3% Employer Pension contribution

Commitment to staff wellbeing as a trauma informed organisation

Commitment to personal and professional development

How to apply

To apply for this position please submit a full CV and supporting statement of no more than one side of A4 outlining your suitability and motivation for the role

Trauma Treatment International (TTI) is committed to supporting you with your application. If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.

If you have any questions, or any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the selection process then please contact Jenny George