Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist

bMindful Psychology; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in North West England seeks a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist to provide therapeutic support to children and adolescents facing emotional difficulties. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background, professional registration, and experience in the Child Looked After sector. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Generous annual leave

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Access to employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Registration with an equivalent professional body (HCPC, BACP, BABCP, UKCP, ACP).
• Proven experience working with children and young people within the Child Looked After sector.
• Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessments of children and young people.
• Formulate and support tailored plans of therapeutic intervention.
• Support delivery of one-to-one private therapy sessions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic approaches

Experience working with children and young people

Commitment to safeguarding children

Education

Recognised qualification in relevant discipline

Registration with professional body (HCPC, BACP, etc.)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist

Hours: Full time or part time

Location: North West with a focus in and around Greater Manchester

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Pro Rata

bMindful Psychology are currently recruiting a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist to support our clients in the North West region with a focus in and around Greater Manchester.

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified and passionate Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist to join our growing team. The successful candidate will provide specialist therapeutic support to children and adolescents experiencing emotional and psychological difficulties. This role involves multi-disciplinary working with a range of professionals to create tailored and effective psychological interventions, ensuring positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessments of children and young people based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, observations and information gathering from those involved in children and young people’s care (e.g., parents, local authorities, schools).
• Formulate and support the implementation of tailored plans of therapeutic intervention for children and young people’s individual mental health needs.
• Undertake consultations with care providers, educators, parents/guardians, and support them to understand the psychological basis of a young person’s presentation and enabling them to provide holistic therapeutic care.
• Support the delivery of one-to-one private therapy sessions with individuals.
• Undertake formal reviews and consultations with parents/carers and recommend appropriate therapeutic approaches and interventions.
• Exercise professional judgment and responsibility for the therapeutic management of children and young people including assessment, formulation, intervention, discharge and effective communication of these plans with other professionals involved in the care of the young person.
• Provide advice on the therapeutic/psychological aspects or risk assessment and management to other professions.
• Effectively monitor the progress of interventions.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records in line with professional and legal standards.
• Contribute to service development and attend regular team meetings and supervision sessions.

A full job description can be obtained upon request.

Qualifications and Skills

• Recognised qualification in relevant discipline.
• Registration with an equivalent professional body (HCPC, BACP, BABCP, UKCP, ACP).
• Proven experience working with children and young people within the Child Looked After sector.
• Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with children, young people, and the teams around them.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

What We Offer

We are often asked “What makes bMindful Psychology a great place to work?” There are many reasons why people choose to work for us. We offer diverse career opportunities so you can use your skills to make a difference to the lives of children and young people living with challenging behaviour needs.

• Competitive salaries
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and development through training, online courses, supervision and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Modern head office located close to Manchester Airport with excellent transport links
• Access to an employee assistance program and well-being initiatives
• Employee referral scheme
• Paid for DBS
• Travel expenses paid

About Us

bMindful Psychology is an award-winning mental health service provider, committed to delivering high-quality psychological support to marginalised children and young people who have experienced developmental and relational trauma. Our vision is to offer a comprehensive range of services to support professionals, who in turn can support children and young people to reach their potential and have rich and meaningful lives.

How to Apply

Our greatest asset is our team. We are a warm, welcoming team of individuals with a shared vision for exceptional services that support children and young people’s wellbeing. We recognise the importance of everyone who works at bMindful, as their commitment and passion are the driving force behind our success.

If you have the skills and passion to join our organisation, we would love to hear from you. Please apply using the link below and attach your most recent CV. For further information about this vacancy, please contact Laura Byrne on 0161 510 0111 or via email: [e-mail]