Suicide Prevention Therapist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	from £33,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE4 6EJ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Oct 2026
Closing date:	1 Nov 2026

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Summary

Clinical Conduct initial Welcome Assessments with men in a suicidal crisis, assessing risk and the suitability of the James Place intervention and co-producing effective safety plans Deliver our therapeutic intervention, building trust and exploring the reasons for crisis Use the Lay Your Cards on the Table intervention to encourage men to talk about and explore their feelings, attitudes and behaviours and develop positive coping strategies Take full clinical responsibility of the men under James Place care, as a member of the clinical team and in consultation with Senior Suicide Prevention Therapists and Head of Centre when needed Escalate care to appropriate services when necessary, including emergency services and secondary mental health teams Deliver one-off guidance sessions to supporters of men under the James Place care Work collaboratively with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care Demonstrate self-awareness and regularly dedicate time and space, inside and outside of work, to keeping yourself well Undergo clinical supervision with a qualified supervisor to reflect on clinical work and raise any issues or concerns arising from work Remain up to date with developments in law, theories and research Engage in peer support sessions, caseload discussions and Reflective Practice with the team Contribute to an environment in which confidentiality, privacy and dignity are respected and be clear with clients about limits of confidentiality Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards Complete session notes in a timely and effective manner Participate in continuous professional development and engage in training provided both internally and externally Support the Clinical Administration team as and when necessary Outreach and Engagement Support the local management team to increase contact with local community organisations able to refer to us or offer move on support for men completing our intervention Support the fundraising team to bring potential supporters into our building and showcase our work, including the facilitation of events Values Demonstrate commitment to the James Place values of Focus, Bravery, Respect, Compassion, Professionalism, Collaboration and Hope through all aspects of work

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