Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist

bMindful Psychology; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in the North West is seeking a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist to provide specialist therapeutic support to children and adolescents. The successful candidate will monitor progress of interventions and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure positive outcomes. The role offers competitive salaries and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Generous annual leave plus bank holidays

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive work environment

Access to employee assistance program

Paid for DBS

Travel expenses paid

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in the Child Looked After sector.
• Ability to formulate and implement tailored intervention plans.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessments.
• Support implementation of therapeutic intervention plans.
• Consult with parents and educators on psychological care.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Experience with children and young people

Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic approaches

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to safeguarding children

Education

Recognised qualification in relevant discipline

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

Job description

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, such as parents, local authorities, schools etc.
• 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 supporting 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.
• Undertaking formal reviews and consultations with parents/carers and recommending 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 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?” and the truth is there’s lots of reasons why people choose to work for us. We offer lots of different career opportunities so that you can use your skills to make a difference to the lives of children and young people living with challenging behaviour needs.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive salaries
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and development through a combination of face‑to‑face training, online courses, on‑the‑job training, and continuous supervision and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Modern head office located close to Manchester Airport with fantastic 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. We are passionate about supporting the teams around the child to ensure positive outcomes through consultation, implementation of tailored care plans, and training. At bMindful Psychology, 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.

bMindful Psychology has a broad range of services with a strong ethos of multidisciplinary and a hard‑working team approach to provide those using our services with the best possible advice and support. This means significantly improving or supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all children and young people who use our service by means of clinical excellence so that they can reach their full potential.

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 – it’s what makes us trusted as a leading and specialist psychological provider.

We recognise the importance of everyone who works at bMindful, as their commitment and passion are the driving force behind our success.

Do you also have the skills and passion to join our organisation? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply using the link below and attach your most recent CV. Should you wish to obtain any further information about this vacancy please contact Laura Byrne on 0161 510 0111 or via email: [e-mail].