Highly Specialist Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist

NHS; Walsall; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Walsall is seeking a Highly Specialist Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist. The role involves delivering psychoanalytic psychotherapy treatment and supporting fellow colleagues. Candidates must hold a doctoral level equivalent in clinical Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and be a full member of the ACP. This position emphasizes good communication skills and teamwork within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a doctoral level equivalent in clinical Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy.
• Full Membership of the Association of Child Psychotherapists is required.
• Evidence of post-qualifying supervised clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychoanalytic psychotherapy treatment within Walsall CAMHS.
• Support colleagues in delivering mental health services across the Black Country.
• Participate in clinical supervision and continuing professional development.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work co-operatively

Creative thinking

Leadership skills

Education

Doctoral level equivalent in clinical Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy

Full Membership of the Association of Child Psychotherapists

Job description

Go back Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Highly Specialist Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist

The closing date is 12 November 2025

Walsall CAMHS - 22.5 hours a week (8b Post).

Please note that this is a post based in Walsall CAMHS, however you can be expected to cover and support in other areas of the Black Country.

Exciting opportunities are happening within Walsall CAMHS. As a clinical team we have been involved in a redesign and restructure of our services to ensure that we are providing the best evidence based practice and care in the most suitable way we can.

Main duties of the job

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 8b Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist to join uswithin Walsall CAMHS. We are looking for an ACP registered, qualified Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist to deliver psychoanalytic psychotherapy treatment. They will support fellow psychotherapy colleagues within Walsall CAMHS and as required across the Black Country.

About us

CAMHS is a multi-disciplinary team of psychologists, specialist nurses, family therapists, play therapist, occupational therapists, social workers and psychiatrists, who are passionate in their aim to work with children, young people and their families in developing creative solutions to improve their mental health difficulties. BCHFT CAMHS currently operates across four geographical areas (Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton) with contracts in each area. Each of the teams have a specialist learning disability team, dedicated to children and young people with a moderate to severe learning disability and specialist Children and Young People in Care Teams.

We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual with a keenness and ability to integrate their current skills and apply them in this context. Important qualities are good communication skills, working co-operatively and thinking creatively. They must have the skills to lead, reflect and manage some complex situations.

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will be joining a supportive and forward-thinking team who pride themselves on their commitment to the continual development and improvement of patient care. Clinical supervision and continuing professional development are highly valued. Additionally, there are opportunities to join peer supervision and other groups. The post will have active links with, and support from, both the wider Black Country Healthcare CAMHS and professionals within the Trust.

Person Specification

Essentail and desirable

• The post holder must hold a doctoral level equivalent in clinical Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy at a training school accredited by the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP)
• Full Membership of the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP) and evidence of continuous professional development as required by the ACP.
• Evidence of completing relevant post qualifying supervised clinical experience.
• Further qualification in specialised area of psychotherapy or related field.
• Experience of teaching/providing training.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust