Drama Therapist

**The Oakdale Group**

Oakdale provides a number of services including Interventions for families where there is an adopted, fostered or SGO child, Neuro-Developmental Assessments, Building Underdeveloped Sensorimotor Systems (BUSS) for children who have experienced developmental trauma, Psychotherapy in Schools, Independent Psychology and Psychotherapy Services, Improving Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT) Services and Specialist Psychological Therapy and Trauma Services for NHS staff. Most of our services are commissioned by the NHS or Local Authorities.

Oakdale has Clinical Centres in Horsforth and Farsley in Leeds, in Harrogate, and in Halifax and also delivers services from consulting rooms in York, Selby, and Skipton. Most of Oakdale’s services are currently delivered in the North of England, although some are now provided nationwide using online platforms.

Oakdale’s outstanding multidisciplinary clinical team consistently receives excellent feedback from clients and commissioners. Oakdale values its clinical and administrative teams and strives to ensure that both our clients and our colleagues are at the heart of all that we do. Oakdale’s approach is collaborative, reflective, and transparent. We seek to work in partnership with clients and commissioners to achieve excellent clinical results and have in place a commitment to measuring outcomes, seeking feedback from all stakeholders, providing good value services, and having in place processes for continuous improvement.

**Oakdale’s Adoption Support Service**

Most of our work is commissioned by Local Authorities through funding from the Adoption Support Fund (ASF)

The service has grown significantly year on year and Oakdale now has approximately thirty-five clinicians in the team, some are employed and others are associates who work on a sessional basis. Oakdale has become a respected provider in this field and is well regarded for the following:

- Delivering a flexible, collaborative service to meet the particular needs of each client or young person and their family
- Providing Specialist Assessments designed according to the needs of the child
- Having a Neuro Developmental Psychology team that contributes towards the assessments and interventions as required, including the innovative provision of a joined up assessment process to include assessments for autism, adhd, developmental trauma and attachment difficulties
- Delivering BUSS interventions on a nationwide basis
- Having a multi-disciplinary team that provides a wide range of ASF approved interventions according to the specific needs of clients and within the ASF budgetary constraints.
- Offering a service delivery model that provides appointments in usual office hours as well as during the evenings and on weekends
- provides interventions face to face and remotely (through telephone and video conference sessions) according to client preference and taking into account what is clinically appropriate
- Close and supportive collaborative working with our Local Authority partners and other stakeholders to ensure the best outcomes for clients.

**Job Overview**:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Therapist to join our team. As a Therapist, you will provide counseling and support to individuals, couples, families, or groups dealing with various mental health issues. Your role will be crucial in helping clients navigate their emotions, develop coping mechanisms, and achieve overall well-being.

**Duties**:

- Conduct individual, couples, family, or group therapy sessions
- Assess clients' mental health needs and develop personalized treatment plans
- Utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address clients' concerns
- Help clients identify and work through emotional challenges
- Teach clients coping skills and strategies for managing stress and anxiety
- Monitor clients' progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care
- Maintain accurate and confidential client records

**Requirements**:

- Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or related field
- State licensure as a Therapist (LPC, LMFT, LCSW, etc.)
- Proven experience in providing therapy services
- Strong knowledge of therapeutic techniques and interventions
- Excellent communication and active listening skills
- Empathy and compassion for clients' struggles
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

**Benefits**:

- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
- Health insurance coverage
- Retirement savings plan with employer match
- Paid time off for vacation and sick leave
- Continuing education opportunities for professional development

**Job Types**: Full-time, Freelance

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Drama therapy: 1 ye