Senior Clinical / Counselling Psychologist / CBT Therapist / Psychotherapist

Overview

Senior Clinical / Counselling Psychologist / CBT Therapist / Psychotherapist role at Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust .

We are looking for a skilled and innovative psychological therapist to help shape and develop a new service, in partnership with statutory and third-sector organisations, according to the principles of a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE). The post supports the development of the Rough Sleepers Mental Health Service (RSMHS) and the Single Homelessness Accommodation Programme (SHAP), embedding trauma‑informed and relational approaches to improve outcomes for people experiencing homelessness and related health needs.

The post holder will be based within the Rough Sleepers’ Mental Health Service but primarily work at SHAP bases, working with service users who have a history of rough sleeping and the staff who support them, and will influence service culture and staff development through supervision, consultation and reflective practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and autonomous practice within the RSMHS, with a focus on trauma‑informed and psychologically‑informed approaches.
• Support colleagues and foster psychological safety through supervision, consultation and reflective practice.
• Work with SHAP staff to embed Psychologically Informed Environment principles, and contribute to the development of PIE within the service and city-wide.
• Where appropriate, deliver direct psychological interventions to SHAP residents while primarily supporting staff development and training.
• Support SHAP staff through training, consultation and reflective practice to enhance client care and outcomes.
• Travel between work bases around the Leeds area as required.

Qualifications and experience

Working arrangements

Organisation and benefits

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is a provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds, with inpatient services in York and other specialised services. LYPFT is a teaching trust with links to local universities and a focus on teaching, research and development.

Benefits include extensive wellbeing support, 27–33 days annual leave, flexible and remote working where possible, NHS Pension Scheme, career development and CPD support, and access to discounts and loan schemes including for cars and extra leave days.

Applicants should be aware that visa sponsorship is provided for registered healthcare practitioner roles only (not for Healthcare Support Workers). This is essential to meet sponsorship and Home Office requirements.

Additional notes

Details in this description reflect the current role and organisational context as described in the original job posting.

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