Mental Health Therapist for Prisons

4 days ago


Lewes, East Sussex, United Kingdom NHS Full time
Mental Health Therapist for Prisons Opportunity

We are seeking a compassionate and driven Mental Health Therapist to join our team at a Category B Prison in East Sussex. As part of our Integrated Mental Health Team, you will work closely with colleagues to provide high-quality care to our patients.

Key responsibilities will include offering clinical support and oversight to the IMHT, undertaking psychological assessments, and delivering teaching and training to healthcare and prison staff. You will also contribute to the development of audit, service evaluation, and research profile as appropriate.

This is a fixed-term contract starting in February 2025, working 3 or 4 days per week between Monday to Friday. Once the contract has ended, we may be able to offer 1 day per week on a permanent basis.

The salary for this position is up to £58,000 per annum FTE, depending on experience.

  • Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
  • Competency framework
  • Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
  • Support from the wider Psychological Therapies team
  • Access to appropriate CPD


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