Lead Practitioner/Therapist, Wellbeing Services

Hours:  

Full-time or part-time hours considered up to a maximum of 1.00 FTE / 37.5 hours

Core working hours 9-5.30pm in-person, must be covered by this role so flexible working cannot be considered unless through a job share.

Expected Interview date: To be confirmed 

Expected start date: ASAP  

About the role

An exciting opportunity for an experienced clinical and managerial lead has arisen in the department of Wellbeing Services (Wellbeing, Therapeutic, Residential Life and Chaplaincy). We are looking in particular, for a mental health practitioner who has extensive experience of managing other practitioners within an acute mental health or therapeutic setting.

We currently provide mental health interventions for upwards of 1800 students per year which include psychodynamic therapy, CBT, psychoeducative workshops along with more proactive reach-outs and living solutions.

You will oversee caseload allocation and management and work to support staff in the resolution and escalation of critical cases.  This will include collaboration and consultation with the wider divisional staff i.e. the Advice & Guidance teams and Disability support  and the NHS Your contribution to the delivery of proactive initiatives around mental health and wellbeing as part of the wider mental health strategy will be critical in the development of the service.

About you

Ideally, you will be a qualified and experienced therapist, or mental health nurse. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of part-time/ full-time, therapists, locums, trainees, psychological wellbeing practitioners and their clinical cases. You will be able to retain a minimum of 20% of your time to manage your own clinical case load if this is required for your continued professional accreditation. You will need strong administrative and technological skills so that you use, oversee and develop our case management systems and administrative processes with the aim of identifying smarter ways of working. 

An innovative, risk conscious approach, sound judgement and diplomacy, as well as the ability to take direction, manage people and work under pressure within a complex organisational structure are essential attributes required of the post holder.

Excellent interpersonal skills are required, including the ability to build relationships, manage effectively and navigate complex situations in a sensitive and professional manner.

About our Division

Please find further information regarding the division at Student Experience: University of Sussex

Why work here

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Further Key Information

Please contact Amanda Griffiths, Head of Wellbeing Services (a.griffiths@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries, but please read the full job description and person specification first.

For full details and how to apply please click the 'Apply' button, above.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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