IPT-A Therapy Trainee for Adolescents - Training & Practice

Anna Freud; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perkbox

27 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Job summary

Anna Freud in London is offering a rare Therapy Trainee position within its NHS England-funded CYP Psychological Training Programme (IPT-A) for adolescents. The role combines a one-year full-time post with UCL/Anna Freud postgraduate training, including supervised IPT-A practice and assignments.

Trainees are employed by Anna Freud and enrolled as UCL/Anna Freud students; teaching happens in London with travel to community and school settings, and successful completion leads to a UCL Postgraduate

Qualifications

• Registered or accredited core qualification in a mental health profession.
• Minimum second-class bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with relevant experience.
• Experience delivering supervised psychological therapy with young people.

Responsibilities

• Assess referrals and deliver supervised IPT-A interventions for adolescents with depression.
• Collaborate with families, schools, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Collect outcomes and maintain confidential clinical records.
• Attend weekly clinical supervision and meet postgraduate training requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Caseload management

Record keeping

IPT-A principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject

Mental health professional training

Job description

Anna Freud in London is offering a rare Therapy Trainee position within its NHS England-funded CYP Psychological Training Programme (IPT-A) for adolescents. The role combines a one-year full-time post with UCL/Anna Freud postgraduate training, including supervised IPT-A practice and assignments.

Trainees are employed by Anna Freud and enrolled as UCL/Anna Freud students; teaching happens in London with travel to community and school settings, and successful completion leads to a UCL Postgraduate