Head of Therapy (Psychologist)

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Head of Therapy (Psychologist) to join a new school opening in 2025, based in West Sussex.

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be joining a newly established SEND secondary school for neurodiverse children and young people, ages 11-16. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop and establish the service and culture for this provision. The post holder will have their own clinical caseload as well as lead the therapy service.

Contract type – permanent and term time

Hours – 3 days per week*

Salary – £29,128.41 – £33,641.87 (48.5k – 56k FTE)

*for applicants looking for more hours, there is a possibility that the hours offered can increase in the future.

Experience required:

Clinical, Counselling, Educational and Forensic Psychologists applying will have HCPC registration along with sound experience working with neurodiverse students, including those diagnosed with autism.

Why Shire Healthcare?

As an experienced permanent recruiter to services across the nation, we understand the complex nature of Psychological Therapies and can draw on years of experience to ensure you are offered a bespoke service and any offer of employment is representative of your skills and experience.

In addition, you will be working with Lena Antoniou, a healthcare recruitment consultant with 19 years of experience, 13 years of which recruiting solely within Psychological Therapies and therefore offering specialist knowledge and a passion for this industry. Lena can offer support and advice with CV writing, bespoke interview preparationand tips along with sound knowledge of the employer, the role, and their ethos.

If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today.

Not for you? Refer those that meet the criteria, and you will receive a referral bonus, as our way of saying thank you.

Reference ID: 2999

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