Suicide Prevention Therapist
Posted 4 hours 31 minutes ago by James' Place
Permanent
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Temporary Jobs
Not Specified, United Kingdom
Job Description
THE CHARITY
Suicide is the leading cause of death of men under 35 and three quarters of those who die by suicide are men. James Place exists to save the lives of men in suicidal crisis through delivering clinical services. We are a charity currently offering free, life-saving therapy to suicidal men at our centres in Liverpool, London and Newcastle.
James Place was set up by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley in 2008 after their twenty-one-year-old son, James, died by suicide ten days after a minor operation. James had no history of mental illness or depression and had sought urgent help for anxiety and suicidal thoughts but didn t find it.
James' Place was set up to make the experience of finding help as easy as possible. We offer men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. Men who walk through the door at James Place will be in a space where they feel valued and respected. We provide a calm and peaceful environment both inside the centres and in our outside spaces, accessible to men who visit us as well as their friends and families. We have so far treated over 4,300 men who might otherwise have been unable to access the support they desperately need.
In early 2026 we will be opening our fourth centre in Birmingham. Our new centre in Birmingham will be there to support suicidal men living in the West Midlands.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are looking to recruit Suicide Prevention Therapists to support men in suicidal crisis at our new pilot service in St Helens. This role is part of an exciting new initiative for our charity.
As a Suicide Prevention Therapist, you will be an experienced mental health professional or therapist with demonstrable interest in suicide prevention. You will support men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis and their supporter(s), delivering our unique intervention and co-producing effective safety plans to maintain their safety.
The successful candidate will join an experienced and supportive team, gradually building a caseload to assist men in suicidal crisis as we expand our referral partnerships and raise awareness in St Helens. Training and support will be provided by the Head of Centre and Senior Therapist in Liverpool, as well as the wider James Place team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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 Therapist 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
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The role requires someone with a relevant qualification who can confidently support men experiencing a suicidal crisis. You will need to be able to effectively conduct risk assessments and deliver our clinically proven therapeutic intervention to ensure client safety. Strong therapeutic communication, the ability to work autonomously and teamwork skills are also essential to this role, as well as the ability to build trust and hope.
Essential
Qualification(s)
A Core Profession such as Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker, counselling or practitioner psychologist registered with NMC, HCPC, or Social Work England
or
Accreditation as a psychological therapist, psychotherapist, or counsellor registered with BACP, UKCP, BABCP or equivalent, or have completed training and awaiting accreditation
You must hold a relevant qualification to be considered for this role.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Demonstrable experience working with adults experiencing acute psychological distress
Demonstrable knowledge of social and other factors which could lead to suicidal thinking and actions
Demonstrable knowledge of the factors contributing to male suicide
Evidence of being able to deliver a therapeutic session and work in a therapeutic environment
Effective communication skills (both written and verbal)
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult situations
Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic interventions
An ability to collaborate with clients in the development of a person centred, individual intervention plan
An ability to engage clients in the intervention plan, overcoming barriers to communication
Ability to conduct effective risk assessments and collaborative safety plans with men who are presenting with high risk of suicide, or be willing and able to learn how to do so
Ability to identify if the James Place service is not adequate to maintain the person s safety and facilitate rapid transfer to the most appropriate service
Ability to maintain boundaries within a time-limited intervention
Ability to work as an effective team member
Ability to manage and prioritise own workload, using own initiative and confidence in decision making
Strong time management
Ability to maintain up to date client records in line with James Place standards
Ability to maintain own personal safety and the safety of others within the centre
Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding Procedures
Values
Commitment to clinical supervision
Ability to engage with James Place values
Ability to promote people s equality, diversity and rights
Ability to work collaboratively and demonstrate commitment to co-production
Ability to be transparent, honest and show discretion when needed
Commitment to suicide prevention and working with men in a suicidal crisis
WE OFFER
A 7% employer contributory pension scheme
Family friendly policies
Death in service insurance scheme
25 days plus bank holidays leave entitlement (FTE), including enhanced holiday allowance with incremental rises after qualifying period
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please follow the instructions using the URL link provided.
Closing date: 12pm on Friday 30th January 2026
Interviews to be held virtually via MS Teams on Thursday 12th and Friday 13th February.
James Place is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. Our aim is that no job applicant, temporary worker or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender and transgender status, race and ethnicity, religion and belief (including no belief), marriage or civil partnership status or sexual orientation.
If you have a disability or health conditions which means you'd benefit from any adjustments to the interview process to help you perform at your best, please do let us know in advance.
Any job offers made are subject to the receipt of two relevant satisfactory employment references. We expect this to include one from your most recent or current employer. Any job offers made are also subject to a satisfactory DBS check and a Right to Work in the UK check.
Suicide is the leading cause of death of men under 35 and three quarters of those who die by suicide are men. James Place exists to save the lives of men in suicidal crisis through delivering clinical services. We are a charity currently offering free, life-saving therapy to suicidal men at our centres in Liverpool, London and Newcastle.
James Place was set up by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley in 2008 after their twenty-one-year-old son, James, died by suicide ten days after a minor operation. James had no history of mental illness or depression and had sought urgent help for anxiety and suicidal thoughts but didn t find it.
James' Place was set up to make the experience of finding help as easy as possible. We offer men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. Men who walk through the door at James Place will be in a space where they feel valued and respected. We provide a calm and peaceful environment both inside the centres and in our outside spaces, accessible to men who visit us as well as their friends and families. We have so far treated over 4,300 men who might otherwise have been unable to access the support they desperately need.
In early 2026 we will be opening our fourth centre in Birmingham. Our new centre in Birmingham will be there to support suicidal men living in the West Midlands.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are looking to recruit Suicide Prevention Therapists to support men in suicidal crisis at our new pilot service in St Helens. This role is part of an exciting new initiative for our charity.
As a Suicide Prevention Therapist, you will be an experienced mental health professional or therapist with demonstrable interest in suicide prevention. You will support men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis and their supporter(s), delivering our unique intervention and co-producing effective safety plans to maintain their safety.
The successful candidate will join an experienced and supportive team, gradually building a caseload to assist men in suicidal crisis as we expand our referral partnerships and raise awareness in St Helens. Training and support will be provided by the Head of Centre and Senior Therapist in Liverpool, as well as the wider James Place team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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 Therapist 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
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The role requires someone with a relevant qualification who can confidently support men experiencing a suicidal crisis. You will need to be able to effectively conduct risk assessments and deliver our clinically proven therapeutic intervention to ensure client safety. Strong therapeutic communication, the ability to work autonomously and teamwork skills are also essential to this role, as well as the ability to build trust and hope.
Essential
Qualification(s)
A Core Profession such as Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker, counselling or practitioner psychologist registered with NMC, HCPC, or Social Work England
or
Accreditation as a psychological therapist, psychotherapist, or counsellor registered with BACP, UKCP, BABCP or equivalent, or have completed training and awaiting accreditation
You must hold a relevant qualification to be considered for this role.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Demonstrable experience working with adults experiencing acute psychological distress
Demonstrable knowledge of social and other factors which could lead to suicidal thinking and actions
Demonstrable knowledge of the factors contributing to male suicide
Evidence of being able to deliver a therapeutic session and work in a therapeutic environment
Effective communication skills (both written and verbal)
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult situations
Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic interventions
An ability to collaborate with clients in the development of a person centred, individual intervention plan
An ability to engage clients in the intervention plan, overcoming barriers to communication
Ability to conduct effective risk assessments and collaborative safety plans with men who are presenting with high risk of suicide, or be willing and able to learn how to do so
Ability to identify if the James Place service is not adequate to maintain the person s safety and facilitate rapid transfer to the most appropriate service
Ability to maintain boundaries within a time-limited intervention
Ability to work as an effective team member
Ability to manage and prioritise own workload, using own initiative and confidence in decision making
Strong time management
Ability to maintain up to date client records in line with James Place standards
Ability to maintain own personal safety and the safety of others within the centre
Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding Procedures
Values
Commitment to clinical supervision
Ability to engage with James Place values
Ability to promote people s equality, diversity and rights
Ability to work collaboratively and demonstrate commitment to co-production
Ability to be transparent, honest and show discretion when needed
Commitment to suicide prevention and working with men in a suicidal crisis
WE OFFER
A 7% employer contributory pension scheme
Family friendly policies
Death in service insurance scheme
25 days plus bank holidays leave entitlement (FTE), including enhanced holiday allowance with incremental rises after qualifying period
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please follow the instructions using the URL link provided.
Closing date: 12pm on Friday 30th January 2026
Interviews to be held virtually via MS Teams on Thursday 12th and Friday 13th February.
James Place is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. Our aim is that no job applicant, temporary worker or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender and transgender status, race and ethnicity, religion and belief (including no belief), marriage or civil partnership status or sexual orientation.
If you have a disability or health conditions which means you'd benefit from any adjustments to the interview process to help you perform at your best, please do let us know in advance.
Any job offers made are subject to the receipt of two relevant satisfactory employment references. We expect this to include one from your most recent or current employer. Any job offers made are also subject to a satisfactory DBS check and a Right to Work in the UK check.