Job summary
Job Title: Suicide Prevention Therapist
Salary: c.£33,000 per annum pro rata
Hours: 15 hours per week, Tuesdays
and Thursdays
Contract Type: 12 months fixed term
Location: St Helens
Reports to: Senior Suicide Prevention
Therapist
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.
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: 12pm on Friday 30th
January 2026
Main duties of the job
- Conduct Welcome Assessments with men in a suicidal crisis, assessing risk and co-producing effective safety plans
- Deliver our therapeutic intervention building trust and exploring the reasons for crisis
- Use our intervention to encourage men to talk 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 clinical maangers
- Escalate care to appropriate services when necessary
- Deliver one-off 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 to keeping yourself well
- Undergo clinical supervision with a qualified supervisor
- Remain up to date with developments in law, theories and research
- Engage in peer support sessions, caseload discussions and Reflective Practice
- Contribute to an environment in which confidentiality, privacy and dignity are respected and be clear with clients about limits of confidentiality
- Complete session notes in a timely manner
- Participate in continuous professional development and engage in training
- Support the Clinical Administration team as and when necessary
- Support the local management team to increase contact with local community organisations
- Support the fundraising team to showcase our work
- Demonstrate commitment to the James Place values through all aspects of work
About us
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 didnt 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Conduct Welcome Assessments with men in a suicidal crisis, assessing risk and co-producing effective safety plans
- Deliver our therapeutic intervention building trust and exploring the reasons for crisis
- Use our intervention to encourage men to talk 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 clinical maangers
- Escalate care to appropriate services when necessary
- Deliver one-off 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 to keeping yourself well
- Undergo clinical supervision with a qualified supervisor
- Remain up to date with developments in law, theories and research
- Engage in peer support sessions, caseload discussions and Reflective Practice
- Contribute to an environment in which confidentiality, privacy and dignity are respected and be clear with clients about limits of confidentiality
- Complete session notes in a timely manner
- Participate in continuous professional development and engage in training
- Support the Clinical Administration team as and when necessary
- Support the local management team to increase contact with local community organisations
- Support the fundraising team to showcase our work
- Demonstrate commitment to the James Place values through all aspects of work
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Conduct Welcome Assessments with men in a suicidal crisis, assessing risk and co-producing effective safety plans
- Deliver our therapeutic intervention building trust and exploring the reasons for crisis
- Use our intervention to encourage men to talk 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 clinical maangers
- Escalate care to appropriate services when necessary
- Deliver one-off 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 to keeping yourself well
- Undergo clinical supervision with a qualified supervisor
- Remain up to date with developments in law, theories and research
- Engage in peer support sessions, caseload discussions and Reflective Practice
- Contribute to an environment in which confidentiality, privacy and dignity are respected and be clear with clients about limits of confidentiality
- Complete session notes in a timely manner
- Participate in continuous professional development and engage in training
- Support the Clinical Administration team as and when necessary
- Support the local management team to increase contact with local community organisations
- Support the fundraising team to showcase our work
- Demonstrate commitment to the James Place values through all aspects of work
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 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.
- 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
- 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
Essential
- 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.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 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.
- 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
- 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
Essential
- 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.
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.
