Senior Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist (Psychoanalytic)

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent mental health service in Greater London is seeking a highly skilled Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist. You'll offer specialist assessments and psychotherapeutic interventions for young people facing mental health challenges. The role involves clinical leadership, supervision of trainees, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates should have extensive postgraduate training and capacity for reflective practice, contributing to developing culturally informed and evidence-based approaches. Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 6+ years of postgraduate training in Psychoanalytic therapy.
• Experience working with children and adolescents in mental health.
• Reflective capacity and maturity.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychotherapeutic assessments and interventions.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team decision-making.
• Deliver generic CAMHS assessments and risk management.

Skills

Psychoanalytic therapy

Risk assessment

Clinical supervision

Consultation

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Doctoral-level postgraduate training in Psychoanalytic Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy

Honours degree or equivalent

Tools

SystemOne

Job description

A prominent mental health service in Greater London is seeking a highly skilled Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist. You'll offer specialist assessments and psychotherapeutic interventions for young people facing mental health challenges. The role involves clinical leadership, supervision of trainees, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates should have extensive postgraduate training and capacity for reflective practice, contributing to developing culturally informed and evidence-based approaches. Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities included.