Therapy Lead – Mental Health

Therapy Lead – Mental Health Services Location: South West London Salary: £53,600 Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Therapy Lead to join a flagship mental health service, overseeing therapy provision across a large-scale inpatient and outpatient setting. This is a purely managerial and operational role with no clinical caseload , offering an excellent opportunity for a senior therapist ready to step into a high-impact leadership position. The Role You will take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership, coordination, and oversight of therapy services across CAMHS and Eating Disorder wards within a 100-bed inpatient hospital, alongside extensive outpatient services. Leading a team of approximately 20 therapists , you will ensure high standards of care, strong team performance, and effective service delivery across multiple pathways. Key Responsibilities Provide visible, hands-on leadership to a multidisciplinary therapy team Oversee daily operations and service delivery across inpatient and outpatient therapy services Lead, support, and develop a team of around 20 therapists Ensure high-quality, consistent therapeutic provision across CAMHS and ED services Drive performance, engagement, and continuous improvement within the team Work closely with senior leadership to support operational excellence Requirements Qualified therapist (essential) Proven experience leading and managing therapy teams Strong leadership presence – approachable, visible, and decisive Excellent communication and organisational skills Experience working with complex teams and services Experience within CAMHS and/or Eating Disorders is desirable but not essential The Opportunity This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within a flagship service , offering both scale and complexity. You will play a key role in shaping and leading therapy services within a well-established, high-performing environment. If you are a confident leader with a strong therapy background and a passion for operational excellence, this role offers the next step in your career. Please call Daisy on 07458 142 783 or email on D.Jones@linqrecruitment.co.uk41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15…