Senior Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in London seeks a Senior Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist to provide urgent mental health support and maintain high standards of clinical record keeping. The ideal candidate will have experience in child mental health services and be able to communicate sensitively with clients. This position is vital for ensuring the safety and well-being of young people and their families.

Qualifications

• Experience with CAMHS and child mental health services.
• Excellent communication skills for sensitive interaction with clients.
• Strong understanding of mental health legislation and policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide same-day support for urgent referrals and crises.
• Maintain high standards of clinical record keeping.
• Monitor and document progress of clients throughout their care.

Job description

Senior Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist

All CAMHS clinicians are required to participate in the team duty rota, providing same-day support for urgent referrals, risk assessments, and responding to crises, ensuring the immediate safety and well-being of young people and their families. Communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and intervention plans of clients under their care and to monitor progress during the course of their care. To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, clinical letters and reports writing and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance in accordance with professional codes of practice of the relevant professional body and Trust policies and procedures. Maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies, and issues in relation to both the specific client group and mental health.