Psychotherapist : Employers and vacancy sources

Psychotherapists work in a variety of environments in The National Health Service (NHS) , including:

• community-based clinics;
• hospitals (within in-patient areas);
• general practice surgeries;
• student health services;
• social services departments.

Psychotherapists in the NHS usually work as a member of a multidisciplinary team made up of psychiatrists, social workers, psychologists, family therapists, occupational therapists, mental health nurses and therapists.

Some psychotherapists are employed by universities and training institutions where they teach, conduct research or facilitate training for groups of medical professionals and other health workers, for example nurses and social workers.

Some psychotherapists set up in independent private practice, where competition is strong. Building a practice, especially in the early years, is difficult and many do not achieve a full-time professional career.

Sources of vacancies

• Search graduate jobs on this site.
• NHS Jobs  
• Community Care  
• Guardian Jobs   
• British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)  

Recruitment agencies rarely handle vacancies.

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