Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS mental health organization in London seeks a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist to provide specialized care for young people facing severe mental health challenges. The ideal candidate will have experience working within multidisciplinary environments and a strong commitment to high-quality service delivery. This role is suitable for newly qualified therapists and offers a fixed-term 12-month contract with comprehensive supervision and collaboration opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Association of Child Psychotherapists.
• Experience with children and families facing complex challenges.
• Passion for delivering high-quality mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive CAMH Service to children with severe mental health issues.
• Participate in MDT meetings and provide clinical supervision.
• Conduct psychotherapy assessments and treatment including STPP.
• Maintain a care coordinating caseload.

Skills

Experience in child psychotherapy

Working with multidisciplinary teams

Strong assessment skills

Effective communication

Education

Registration with the Association of Child Psychotherapists

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist to join Lambeth Tier 3 CAMHS as a B7 Specialist Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

For the Band 7 Specialist post, we are looking for a child and adolescent psychotherapist with a broad range of experience, including working with children and families with high levels of complexity requiring skilled assessments and interventions.

This role is suitable for newly qualified Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists and those with experience seeking a new challenge. The post involves delivering high-quality services to young people and families, working with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting the development of child psychotherapy within Lambeth CAMHS.

You will provide comprehensive CAMHS assessments and specialist psychotherapy treatments, including Short Term Psychotherapy (STPP) and parent work, along with generic assessments such as ADHD. The role includes managing a care-coordinating caseload and participating in the local CAMHS duty rota for emergency assessments.

Regular clinical supervision will be provided, and the post holder will be expected to contribute to MDT meetings, offer supervision and consultation to staff, and promote child psychotherapy practices.

Applicants must be registered with the Association of Child Psychotherapists.

Lambeth is a diverse borough with a highly varied population, including many languages spoken at home. The service aims to be accessible and effective for all community groups.

Child and adolescent psychotherapists finishing their training or with Band 7 experience are encouraged to apply.

This advert closes on Sunday, 27 July 2025.