Are You a Psychological Therapist or Core Trained Professional Who Wants to Make a Difference to Personality Disorders and Complex Emotional Needs Care Across Coventry and Warwickshire? Come and Join PACT We are looking to recruit a Psychological Therapist, to support our service users, their families/carers and professional teams. Exciting investment at Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust (CWPT) allows us to expand our existing Forensic Community Mental Health provision through a number of posts across PACT and the Forensic Community Health Team (FCMHT). This ambitious, 2-year project is backed by significant funding and is focused on transforming mental health services for people who are a risk to others. Mentalization Based Treatment (MBT) is an integral intervention for our service users, and we are excited to pilot the provision in the service. What We're Working On: • Setting up a dedicated clinic space within a local remand prison • Improving the transition pathway from secure care to community services • Embedding forensic specialists into each Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) • Providing consultation and formulation support to staff and services • Creating a co-production forum for collaborative service development • Offering targeted therapeutic interventions in the community • Delivering comprehensive forensic training for all CWPT staff • Leading research on community forensic servicesto shape future care Who We Are Looking For: We're seeking a passionate individual who values working with those with complex mental health needs. Whilst forensic experience is desirable, it is not essential. The role involves providing an MBT provision, including both client-facing work and supporting with team processes. Ideally, applicants should have completed MBT Basic Training and have or be working towards accreditation as a practitioner, although training can be provided to otherwise suitable candidates. As a pilot service, the therapist will be responsible for evaluating the efficacy of MBT in a community forensic mental health service, with support from clinical leads. What We Offer: • Asupportive and enthusiastic work environmentwith a focus on growth • Weekly team supervisionto ensure ongoing professional development • Generous opportunities for CPD, tailored to your interests and career goals • Roles thatmatch your skills and strengths, ensuring you thrive in your position • A chance to be part of atransformative projectthat will shape the future of forensic mental health services At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond. We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities. • generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us • excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more • salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more • discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes • wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more • staff networks and support group We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect. At CWPT, we're committed to nurturing a team of motivated and compassionate professionals who can make a real impact in the lives of those with complex mental health needs. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge, we'd love to hear from you and discuss how you can contribute to this innovative project. Interested?Reach out today to learn more or ask any questions you may have about the roles and the team. Please contact Gordon Gunnarsen (Consultant Adult Psychotherapist) at gordon.gunnarsen@covwarkpt.nhs.uk This advert closes on Thursday 19 Feb 2026