Systemic Therapist Practitioner, CBT/Child Adolescent Psychotherapist

NELFT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Barking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Barking seeks an experienced CYMHS Psychotherapist or related professional to join their CAMHS team. The role involves clinical assessments, providing therapeutic interventions, and supervision within a supportive environment committed to high-quality care. Applicants should have a postgraduate qualification and be registered with the appropriate regulatory body.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Employee assistance programs

Recognition as Top 10 Family Friendly Employer

Qualifications

• Full registration with the appropriate professional or regulatory body (e.g., HCPC).
• Experience in delivering therapeutic interventions for children and adolescents.
• Ability to establish relationships with families and networks.

Responsibilities

• Assess and formulate treatment plans for children and adolescents.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions considering diversity.
• Conduct clinical assessments and provide clinical supervision.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Child and Adolescent Therapy

Clinical Supervision

Education

Postgraduate qualification in relevant field

Job description

We are seeking an experienced CYMHS Psychotherapist, CBT therapist, Child and adolescent Psychotherapist, or Systemic Practitioner to join our busy and dynamic CAMHS team in Barking and Dagenham. This post has been created following a recent consultation as the service moves to a new i-THRIVE informed model of delivery. We have a growing and supportive therapy team and are looking for an experienced psychological practitioner who is passionate about young people's mental health and well-being to join us in delivering high-quality and effective CAMHS interventions.

The post-holder will be a postgraduate-qualified Psychotherapist, CBT therapist, Child and adolescent Psychotherapist, or Systemic Practitioner fully registered with the appropriate professional or regulatory body (e.g., HCPC). They will provide clinical interventions and assessments within their professional sphere of expertise in CYPMHS, responsible for assessment, treatment, systematic outcome measurement, and clinical supervision of assistant psychologists throughout the CYPMHS locality teams.

They will ensure that a high-quality, timely, accessible, and evidence-based service is available to all service users. The post-holder will establish and maintain excellent working relationships with wider mental health and wellbeing services and ensure adherence to evidence-based treatments across the team. Responsibilities include delivering and supervising therapeutic interventions such as parent work, group work, school observations, short-term CYPMHS input, and specialist psychological treatments. They will be responsible for all specialist psychological assessments and treatments within their professional sphere within CYPMHS.

Our organization values include: We are kind, respectful, and work together with our communities. The post is subject to a probationary period. New starters will join on the first Monday of each month, undertake a comprehensive induction, and have opportunities to meet senior staff and attend engagement sessions.

This role attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% (Outer London) or 5% (Fringe), with minimum and maximum annual amounts specified.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Act as an autonomous professional registered with the appropriate body (e.g., HCPC).
2. Assess children, adolescents, and families in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to formulate treatment plans.
3. Provide therapeutic interventions considering cultural, racial, religious, and sexual diversity.
4. Conduct clinical assessments for children and young people with severe, complex mental health issues, and work with their families and networks.

Benefits:

• Supportive networks for diverse staff groups.
• Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• Proactive health and wellbeing support, including employee assistance programs and wellbeing conversations.
• Recognition as a Top 10 Family Friendly Employer and Level 3 Disability Confident Leader.

Join us to become part of a welcoming environment committed to high-quality care and staff development. Find out more about NELFT careers and our values in the provided resources.