Psychological / Senior Psychological Therapist - looked after children

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Birmingham is seeking a Psychological Therapist specializing in child and adolescent services. The role involves delivering therapeutic interventions and contributing to trauma informed practices. The successful candidate will work in a supportive environment aimed at developing a centre of excellence in developmental trauma and attachment. They should be accredited or working towards accreditation and have experience with complex cases.

Benefits

Mileage paid

Qualifications

• Experience with young people with complex presentations (e.g. CAMHS, LAC or YOS).
• Previous residential experience strongly preferred.
• Desirable experience in DBT, CFT, DDP, and/or mentalisation based therapy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assessments and therapeutic interventions to children and young people.
• Develop trauma informed practice and care planning.
• Attend peer supervision and contribute to training.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Trauma informed practice

Consultation

Reflective practice

Education

Accredited with BACP/UKCP/NCPS/BABCP

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Psychological / Senior Psychological Therapist - looked after children, birmingham

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Client:

Shire

Location:

birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Shire Healthcare are recruiting for a Psychological Therapist (BACP/UKCP/NCPS/BABCP or equivalent) to work within specialist CYP residential services based in/ around Birmingham.

*car driver mandatory and mileage paid*

Role snapshot:

The candidate appointed will be delivering assessments and therapeutic interventions to children and young people, and developing trauma informed practice. You will also offer consultations, reflective practice, and deliver training. Additionally, you will attend and contribute to peer supervision, and complete care planning/input into routine assessment.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help develop this therapy service contributing to the wider company’s centre of excellence in the field of developmental trauma and attachment.

Contract type – permanent

Hours – 3 – 5 days per week can be considered

Experience required:

The ideal candidate will be accredited or working towards accreditation with the BACP/UKCP/NCPS/BABCP and have experience of working with young people with complex presentations eg a CAMHS, LAC or YOS. You must have previous residential experience - It's also desirable that you hold experience in therapeutic models such as DBT, CFT, DDP and/or mentalisation based therapy.