Sessional Therapist
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FULL DESCRIPTION
Wimbledon Park Clinic is looking to recruit qualified sessional EMDR and Schema therapists to join their highly competent and skilled outpatient therapy team, offering a minimum of five hours availability per week. You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.
What you'll be doing
You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As Sessional Therapist you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.
- Deliver individual therapy sessions using EMDR and Schema Therapy approaches for clients presenting with complex trauma, personality difficulties, or long-standing emotional issues.
- Collaborate with the wider clinical team to contribute to case formulation, treatment planning, and progress reviews.
- Maintain up-to-date clinical records, risk assessments, and outcome measures in line with service policies and regulatory standards.
- Attend clinical supervision and team meetings as required, contributing to a supportive and reflective therapeutic environment.
- Work flexibly and ethically in line with professional guidelines (e.g., HCPC, BABCP, UKCP, BACP).
What you'll bring to the role
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
Registration with a relevant professional body (e.g., HCPC, UKCP, BABCP, or BACP) is required, along with strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, you must be able to offer strong clinical judgement, excellent communication skills and able to adhere to good organisational clinical governance; which will include the use of digital platforms, concise clinical notes and attending risk management meetings as required.
For EMDR therapists, the hourly rate is £65 for unaccredited and £75 for accredited.
For Schema therapists, the hourly rate is £55 for unaccredited and £65 for accredited.