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Eating Disorder Psychotherapist

Why Orri?

Orri is an ambitious & groundbreaking company committed to changing the way we treat eating disorders in the UK and beyond. We are looking for a Psychotherapist to join the Orri team.

About the role:

Psychotherapists work as part of the multi-disciplinary team delivering both group and individual therapies to the clients attending Orri’s day-care programme. The psychotherapist role is central to the work we do, and provides invaluable observation, support and reflection to clients and team members alike. Central to the role is providing continuity and support across the programme and throughout the client’s time at Orri – meeting clients from assessment, during their treatment planning and working alongside loved ones and the wider Orri team to ensure relevant considerations to their ongoing treatment plan recognise their therapeutic needs and goals.

The post holder will work alongside the therapy team to contribute to the delivery of the daily Orri therapy programme. The role is dynamic and responsive to the client group needs and involves running fixed groups weekly alongside holding a specialised caseload of people with complex needs, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. Orri offers treatment to peopleaged16+ with a primary condition of an eating disorder such as: anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorders, and eating disorder, unspecified (previously EDNOS), has a primary condition of an eating disorder and secondary co-occurring disorders: anxiety disorder, PTSD, addiction, and mood disorders.

Psychotherapists are closely involved in care and discharge planning throughout the client’s treatment journey, and work closely with the team to monitor and manage risks and safety considerations. Psychotherapists work with clients using both evidence based and client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions with the shared aim of providing clients with the confidence, skills and coping strategies required for independent living.

Supporting our team is an essential aspect of the work here at Orri and as such a ribust process of support if available for all psychotherapists. You will work closely with your line manager who will provide support and feedback. You will attend monthly supervision provided by Orri. Reflective Practice sessions run by a systemic psychotherapist take place fortnightly and mentoring, training and case reviews take place regularly.

As a specialist service working with people with eating disorders, the post holder will be expected to have significant knowledge and experience of working with people who have been diagnosed with an eating disorder, and be competent to understand and support their psychological needs.

About Orri

Orri is the leading provider of day treatment for eating disorders in the UK. Our vision is “Recovery for All”.

We offer recovery-based, face-to-face treatment both online and in person. Programmes follow a stepped approach so that treatment evolves with each individual as they progress in recovery. At the heart of the Orri team is the belief that recovery is possible for all. We work collaboratively to provide expert, evidence-based treatment with kindness and compassion at its core.

Our strategy

The prevalence of people with a serious eating disorder requiring specialist treatment is increasing in the UK and beyond. Founded in July 2018, Orri provides an intensive day treatment programme for people aged 16+ with eating disorders, providing both a cost-effective alternative to long-stay hospitalisation as well as the opportunity for earlier intervention. Evidence strongly demonstrates that earlier intervention achieves better patient outcomes. Starting with one centre in central London and a full online service, our ambition is to grow new Orri centres across England, making intensive day treatment a new choice for those suffering with an eating disorder, their families and loved ones, and for those who commission/fund services on their behalf.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Work in conjunction with the MDT at Orri Hallam and Wimpole Street to provide a service for up to 40 day patients and up to 60 outpatients. These numbers could change as Orri develops.
Work across the on-line and in person day care settings providing client assessment, client sessions, running groups, attending clinical meetings and providing client follow up.
Contribute to risk assessment and risk management undertaken by the Multidisciplinary Team using MEED risk management procedures.
Devise and deliver set group therapy sessions to groups of up to 8 client’s and maintain an individual case load of clients seen 1 x per week
The post holder will be expected to practise within a legal and ethical framework as defined by national mental health legislation, including the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act, as well as Orri’s policy guidelines and protocols, NICE Guidelines, and the standards set by BACP, UKCP, NCS, HACP, and/or other relevant registration bodies.

Desired skills and expertise:

• The management of your own workload. Identifying and responding to the therapeutic needs of service users under your care

• Providing case management to a case load of identified clients supporting with treatment planning, MDT representation and liaison with relevant GP/external team

• Provide written reports for clients as required. In addition, any ad hoc tasks within the post holder’s skill set may be required to support Orri.

Clinic Consideration:

Work with the Service Managers to ensure Orri provides a safe, effective, and caring service that is responsive to people’s needs and is well-led.
Develop and maintain effective working alliances with clients and their families.
Exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the formulation and implementation of plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a client’s mental health, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the client’s problems in the context of family and wider systems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy.
Take responsibility for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals and groups, demonstrating knowledge of a variety of psychological models.
Communicate, in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation, and treatment plans of clients under their care, and monitor progress throughout treatment from admission to discharge.
Form professional relationships with members of the MDT and work collaboratively with other professionals to deliver therapeutic interventions to young people and their families.
Support clients and their families when transitioning to other services, working collaboratively with professionals both within and outside of the organisation.
Attend regular clinical and professional supervision at Orri, and seek additional training or development support where identified.
Act as a resource for referrers, providing guidance on criteria for referral to the service.
Develop and deliver training, both in-house and external – as required. This may include sessions for students, other disciplines, professionals, and both trained and untrained staff.
Act as a role model, demonstrating professional and leadership behaviours as an integral part of practice development.

Professional:

Comply with the BACP, UKCP, AFT, BPA, or other relevant Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct standards, or the Health Professions Council Standards of Conduct, Performance, and Ethics.

Be flexible, adaptable, well-organised, and able to manage time and workload effectively in line with the needs of the service.

Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development and actively support organisational change.

Participate in the team’s Personal Development Review process as both appraiser and appraisee.

Hold a legal right to work in the UK.

Equipment & Systems

The post holder will be competent in:

Computer and associated software, most notably Microsoft Office applications
Mobile and landline phones
Paper-based and electronic documentation audit systems
Systems for the collection, recording, and audit of service user and carer views
Electronic medical records systems
Email

The post holder will also have sound knowledge and skills in the use of a wide range of systems, including:

Risk assessment tools and clinical/assessment rating scales
Appraisal and personal development planning
Fire and emergency procedures
Infection control systems
Health and safety policy
Information technology systems

Desired Skills and Expertise

Psychotherapists: Comply with the BACP or UKCP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. Have completed an accredited psychotherapy or counselling training to MSc or equivalent level.
Ideally a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience, with a background in delivering individual and group therapies.
Previous post-registration experience of working with clients with eating disorders.
Maintain a professional portfolio for CPD, recording learning outcomes through participation in internal and external development opportunities.
Ability to critically evaluate current research and apply it to practice.
Review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal.
Highly developed communication and negotiation skills.

Job Package

Job title: Eating Disorder Psychotherapist
Start date: Available now
Salary: £37,000 – £45,000 (depending on years of experience)
Hours: 3 to 4 days per week
Base: Wimpole Street, Day Care Service
Contract type: Permanent
Annual leave: 33 days per year (inclusive of bank holidays, pro rata where applicable). The service is closed over the Christmas and New Year period.

Please note: You will be expected to attend the clinic daily for a minimum of 4 weeks to complete your induction and training before hybrid working commences.

Benefits

Work for a CQC-rated ‘Outstanding’ service in all 5 areas
Monday to Friday work pattern
33 days’ annual leave including bank holidays and service closure over Christmas
Significant opportunity to lead in service development and expansion, with a focus on client safety and care
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption packages
Enhanced disclosure check cost covered
Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training
Online benefits and cashback rewards schemes
Contributory pension scheme with salary sacrifice options
Free statutory and mandatory training
Free professional development and CPD-certified training
Two annual corporate events plus additional social events throughout the year
Career development opportunities