Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Aug 13, 2024

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Mid & Senior Level

Requirements

Qualifications
Masters level preclinical training at an Association of Child Psychotherapists recognised training school;
post graduate doctoral level training in clinical child psychotherapy at a training school accredited by the Association of Child Psychotherapy or Association of Child Psychotherapists Statement of Equivalence
Desirable criteria
Pre-qualification training and qualifications in relevant fields in health, social care or education settings
Experience
Experience of specialist psychotherapeutic assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and their parents as a full member of a multidisciplinary team located in community, primary care, outpatient or inpatient setting.
Experience of working with a wide variety child, adolescents across the whole age range (0-18) and their parents, and presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity and complexity.
Desirable criteria
Experience of working in different CAMHS Tiers
Experience of the application of child psychotherapy in different cultural contexts.
Knowledge
Skills in the use of complex methods of psychotherapeutic assessment, intervention and management
Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
Knowledge of legislation in relation to children and adolescents including child protection procedures and policies
Ability to tolerate anxiety without recourse to premature action whilst appreciating the role of the supervisor.
Desirable criteria
Knowledge of NHS, Social Care and Education Structures, National policies and frameworks
Knowledge of research methodology and outcome research design and ability to critically interpret research findings

Responsibilities

The service aims to provide an accessible, destigmatising, culturally sensitive infant/young child mental health perspective through:
consultation to parents and professionals
specialist assessment
6 session brief work with Under 5s and their families, using evidence-based treatment
interagency partnership working
teaching and training in infant mental health and early attachment.
The post-holder will be a qualified Child Psychotherapist, fully registered member of the Association of Child Psychotherapists, responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients allocated to them within the context of the multi-disciplinary CAMHS team.
They will be directly involved in delivering therapeutic interventions to parents and their children under 5 as part of a CAMHS Under 5s Service, especially focused on brief parent-child psychotherapy. This may also include brief parent work, group work, school observations of children, short term generic CAMHS input, video work (e.g. video interactive guidance) brief specialist infant mental health psychotherapy, consultation, offering teaching and training and joint working with multiagency colleagues. They will be an effective team member whilst working on their own initiative.

FAQs

What is the weekly commitment for this position?

The position is a 0.8 (4 days/week) role.

Where will the post holder be based?

The post holder will be based within the Harrow CAMHS team and in one of the local Children’s Centres.

What kind of experience is required for this role?

Essential experience includes specialist psychotherapeutic assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and their parents within a multidisciplinary team in community, primary care, outpatient, or inpatient settings.

What qualifications are necessary to apply for this position?

A Masters level preclinical training at an Association of Child Psychotherapists recognized training school is essential, along with post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical child psychotherapy.

Is there an opportunity for professional development in this role?

Yes, the role offers opportunities for growth and development, especially in the field of infant mental health.

What are the main duties of the post holder?

Main duties include providing consultation to parents and professionals, conducting specialist assessments, delivering brief therapeutic work with under 5s and their families, and engaging in interagency partnership working.

What values does Central and North West London NHS Trust expect its employees to uphold?

The Trust expects employees to show compassion, respect, empowerment, partnership, and to role model these values in practice.

Is experience with different cultural contexts valued in applicants?

Yes, experience of applying child psychotherapy in different cultural contexts is considered desirable.

Will the post holder work independently or as part of a team?

The post holder is expected to be an effective team member while also working on their own initiative.

What type of training might the post holder provide or engage in?

The post holder may provide teaching and training in infant mental health and early attachment to parents and professionals.

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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) has almost 6,550 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes, Surrey and areas beyond. We provide a wide range of services to treat people with a a variety of health needs, including common physical health problems, long-term conditions, mental health, learning disabilities, eating disorders, addictions and sexual health. We are here to provide support for people through every stage of life. Our catchment area covers a range of vibrant and diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken, ranging from areas of deprivation to areas of affluence. We are committed to providing services that need the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference.