Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist — Transforming Young Minds

bMindful Psychology; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in the UK is seeking a qualified Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist. You will provide specialist therapeutic support to children and young people facing emotional difficulties. Key responsibilities include conducting psychological assessments and implementing tailored intervention plans. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and registration with a professional body, along with strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave plus bank holidays

Optimise Health Plan – Simply Health

Company pension

Onsite parking

Employee assistance programme and wellbeing initiatives

Employee referral scheme

Travel expenses paid

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in psychotherapy or related discipline.
• Registration with a professional body (HCPC, BACP, BABCP, UKCP, ACP).
• Experience working with children and young people, ideally within the Child Looked After sector.
• Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with children, families, and professionals.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist psychological assessments using a range of tools.
• Formulate and implement tailored therapeutic intervention plans.
• Deliver one-to-one therapy sessions and provide ongoing reviews with parents/carers.
• Consult with educators, parents, and care providers for holistic therapeutic care.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of interventions.

Skills

Recognised qualification in psychotherapy or related discipline

Registration with a professional body (HCPC, BACP, BABCP, UKCP, ACP)

Experience working with children and young people

Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic approaches

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Job description

A mental health service provider in the UK is seeking a qualified Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist. You will provide specialist therapeutic support to children and young people facing emotional difficulties. Key responsibilities include conducting psychological assessments and implementing tailored intervention plans. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and registration with a professional body, along with strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits.