Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist - North West

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

We are seeking a qualified and passionate Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist to join our growing team. You will provide specialist therapeutic support to children and young people experiencing emotional and psychological difficulties, working closely with families, schools, and professionals to deliver tailored interventions that achieve positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist psychological assessments using a range of tools (tests, rating scales, observations, and multi-agency information)
• 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 to support holistic therapeutic care
• Exercise professional judgment in assessment, formulation, intervention, and discharge planning
• Advise colleagues on psychological aspects of risk assessment and management
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of interventions
• Maintain accurate, confidential client records in line with professional and legal standards
• Contribute to service development, team meetings, and supervision sessions

A full Job Description is available on request.

Qualifications and 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, 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

What We Offer

At bMindful Psychology, you’ll join a purpose-driven, supportive team where your work makes a genuine difference.

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

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.

bMindful Psychology is an award-winning mental health service provider, delivering high-quality psychological support to children and young people who have experienced developmental and relational trauma.

Our vision is to create a warm, values-driven team united by a shared commitment to exceptional care. With a strong multidisciplinary ethos and culture of collaboration, we strive for clinical excellence that empowers children and young people to reach their full potential.

How to Apply

If you share our vision and have the skills to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply using the link below and attach your most recent CV. For further information, contact Eloise Cartledge on 0161 510 0111 or email [e-mail].