OCD/BDD Lead Therapist
Location: Central London
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience plus an additional London Allowance and all company benefits
Working Hours: 22.5 hours per week
About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced OCD/BDD Lead Therapist to manage our client's OCD/BDD group therapy programme. This role involves overseeing both inpatient and day therapy programmes, ensuring a safe environment for patients, and promoting continuous development of therapy services. The successful candidate will act as a liaison with the wider therapy department and ensure that treatment models are evidence-based and consistent with best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the OCD/BDD group therapy programme.
- Oversee the delivery of inpatient and day therapy programmes.
- Provide clinical and managerial supervision to the therapy team.
- Lead the strategic development of therapy programmes and implement new modalities.
- Manage a caseload of patients, including planning and evaluating interventions.
- Ensure efficient management of team resources, including attendance and leave.
- Communicate therapists' concerns and suggestions to the Therapy Services Manager.
- Maintain regular communication with the Therapy Services Manager.
- Foster an open and honest dialogue within the therapy department.
- Mentor new staff and lead on audit and quality improvement initiatives.
Training and Development:
- Support mandatory training and conduct performance reviews.
- Identify and address areas for skills development within the team.
- Deliver training in OCD/BDD specialism for new team members.
Who We're Looking For:
- Completion of postgraduate training in cognitive behaviour therapy.
- Full accreditation with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).
- Core professional registration (e.g., psychology, nursing, social work) or equivalent recognition through BABCP.
- Knowledge and experience in assessment, formulation, and treatment of OCD and related disorders.
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team and in an acute mental health setting.
- Previous management experience and ability to supervise and mentor health professionals.
If this sounds like something you would be interested in and would like to have an open conversation more about the role, please do apply and Ellis Logan will be in touch.