Suicide Prevention Therapist

Hours: 22.5 hours over 3 days per week

ContractType: Permanent

Location: London

Reportsto: Senior SuicidePrevention Therapist

THEOPPORTUNITY

We areexpanding our team of clinicians to deliver our clinically proven intervention atour James Place centre in London. As a Suicide Prevention Therapist, you willbe an experienced mental health professional or therapist with demonstrableinterest in suicide prevention. You will support men who are experiencing asuicidal crisis and their supporter(s), delivering our unique intervention andco-producing effective safety plans to maintain their safety. Training andsupport will be provided by the Head of Centre in London and the wider JamesPlace team.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please submit your CV with a cover letter of up to 2 sides of A4 explaining why you are applying for this role to ASKHR@jamesplace.org.uk. It is important to demonstrate you have the essential knowledge, skills and experience we are looking for in your CV and cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be accepted.

Closing date: 9am on Friday 27th February 2026

Main duties of the job

KEYRESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical

Conductinitial Welcome Assessments with men in a suicidal crisis, assessing risk andthe suitability of the James Place intervention and co-producing effectivesafety plans

Deliverour therapeutic intervention, building trust and exploring the reasons forcrisis

Usethe Lay Your Cards on the Table intervention to encourage men to talk about andexplore their feelings, attitudes and behaviours and develop positive copingstrategies

Takefull clinical responsibility of the men under James Place care, as a member ofthe clinical team and in consultation with Senior Suicide Prevention Therapistand Head of Centre when needed

Escalatecare to appropriate services when necessary, including emergency services and secondarymental health teams

Deliverone-off guidance sessions to supporters of men under the James Place care

Workcollaboratively with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care

Demonstrateself-awareness and regularly dedicate time and space, inside and outside ofwork, to keeping yourself well

Undergoclinical supervision with a qualified supervisor to reflect on clinical workand raise any issues or concerns arising from work

Remainup to date with developments in law, theories and research

Engagein peer support sessions, caseload discussions and Reflective Practice with theteam

About us

THE CHARITY

Suicide is the leading cause of death of men under 35 and three quartersof those who die by suicide are men. James Place exists to save the lives ofmen in suicidal crisis through delivering clinical services. We are a charity currentlyoffering 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-Stanleyin 2008 after their twenty-one-year-old son, James, died by suicide ten daysafter a minor operation. James had no history of mental illness or depressionand had sought urgent help for anxiety and suicidal thoughts but didnt findit.

James\’ Place wasset up to make the experience of finding help as easy as possible. We offer menwho are experiencing a suicidal crisis a brief, intensive, therapeuticintervention in a safe environment. Men who walk through the door at JamesPlace will be in a space where they feel valued and respected. We providea calm and peaceful environment both inside the centres and in our outsidespaces, accessible to men who visit us as well as their friends andfamilies.We have so far treated over 4,300 men who might otherwise havebeen unable to access the support they desperately need.

In early 2026 wewill be opening our fourth centre in Birmingham. Our new centre in Birminghamwill be there to support suicidal men living in the West Midlands.

Job responsibilities

KEYRESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical

Conductinitial Welcome Assessments with men in a suicidal crisis, assessing risk andthe suitability of the James Place intervention and co-producing effectivesafety plans

Deliverour therapeutic intervention, building trust and exploring the reasons forcrisis

Usethe Lay Your Cards on the Table intervention to encourage men to talk about andexplore their feelings, attitudes and behaviours and develop positive copingstrategies

Takefull clinical responsibility of the men under James Place care, as a member ofthe clinical team and in consultation with Senior Suicide Prevention Therapistand Head of Centre when needed

Escalatecare to appropriate services when necessary, including emergency services and secondarymental health teams

Deliverone-off guidance sessions to supporters of men under the James Place care

Workcollaboratively with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care

Demonstrateself-awareness and regularly dedicate time and space, inside and outside ofwork, to keeping yourself well

Undergoclinical supervision with a qualified supervisor to reflect on clinical workand raise any issues or concerns arising from work

Remainup to date with developments in law, theories and research

Engagein peer support sessions, caseload discussions and Reflective Practice with theteam

Contributeto an environment in which confidentiality, privacy and dignity are respectedand be clear with clients about limits of confidentiality

Maintainconfidentiality and adhere to ethical standards

Completesession notes in a timely and effective manner

Participatein continuous professional development and engage in training provided bothinternally and externally

Supportthe Clinical Administration team as and when necessary

Outreachand Engagement

Supportthe local management team to increase contact with local community organisations able torefer to us or offer move on support for men completing our intervention

Support the fundraisingteam to bring potential supporters into our building and showcase our work,including the facilitation of events

Values

Demonstratecommitment to the James Place values of Focus, Bravery, Respect, Compassion,Professionalism, Collaboration and Hope through all aspects of work

Person Specification

Experience

• 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 persons 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 peoples 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

Qualifications

• 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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