Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist — Split CAMHS/Under-5s

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS mental health trust in Greater London seeks a qualified Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist for a maternity cover role. The successful candidate will engage in diverse psychodynamic work, including assessments and therapies for children under 5, while working in a multidisciplinary team. With a focus on excellence and professional growth, this position offers competitive pay alongside the chance to impact the mental health of young individuals. Required qualifications include postgraduate training in relevant fields.

Qualifications

• Experience in specialist psychotherapeutic assessment and treatment of children and adolescents.
• Ability to communicate complex information to clients, families, and colleagues.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapeutic assessments for referred children and young people.
• Develop treatment and case management plans.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and risk management.

Skills

Psychotherapeutic assessment

Complex communication skills

Knowledge of child protection legislation

Consultation skills

Education

Postgraduate doctoral level training in clinical child and adolescent psychotherapy

Master's level preclinical training

Job description

A leading NHS mental health trust in Greater London seeks a qualified Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist for a maternity cover role. The successful candidate will engage in diverse psychodynamic work, including assessments and therapies for children under 5, while working in a multidisciplinary team. With a focus on excellence and professional growth, this position offers competitive pay alongside the chance to impact the mental health of young individuals. Required qualifications include postgraduate training in relevant fields.