Vacancy: Psychotherapist (Service Provider Role)

We are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Psychotherapist to join our team as a Service Provider on a paid contractual basis. This is an exciting opportunity to support the mental and emotional well-being of both young participants and mentors within our Youth Group.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping a safe, inclusive, and psychologically informed environment for neurodivergent and neurotypical youth alike.

Key Responsibilities

• Case Consultations & Observations: Provide support and guidance to the Youth Group Administration team, especially in relation to neurodivergent participants.
• Crisis Intervention: Deliver timely, professional crisis support as required.
• Mentor Training & Supervision: Facilitate mentor development through tailored training and regular supervision sessions.
• Reflective Practice Facilitation: Lead reflective practice sessions for mentors to explore professional boundaries, values, unconscious biases, and strategies for managing stress and avoiding burnout. These can also be delivered remotely.
• Programme Development: Collaborate in the design and delivery of psychosocial elements of the youth programme. Monthly sessions should cover:
  • Emotional regulation
  • Resilience building
  • Attachment theory
  • Family and relationships
  • Coping strategies
  • Bereavement, transitions, and adapting to change
• One-to-One Sessions: When required, offer therapeutic sessions to youth participants and mentors (including minors where applicable).
• Student Therapist Supervision: Supervise trainee therapists involved in the programme.
• Meetings: Attend internal and external meetings related to service provision and programme development.
• Family Support: Provide emotional and psychological support to families of the youth participants, when needed.

Who We’re Looking For

• Qualified Psychotherapist with appropriate professional registration
• Experience working with children, young people, and neurodivergent individuals
• Skilled in group facilitation and reflective practice
• Confident managing crisis situations and offering trauma-informed support
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

Contract Type

• Service Provider Agreement (Freelance)
• Paid Position – to be paid on an hourly basis
• Remote and in-person work depending on the task

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and approach to youth psychotherapy, to contact@right2smile.org by Wednesday 23rd of July, 2025.