Trainee CBT‑Informed Child & Adolescent Wellbeing Practitioner

Berkshire Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

27 days annual leave + buy/sell

Generous NHS pension

Learning and development

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing tools

Discounts

Staff networks (diversity)

Maternity/paternity leave

Free parking

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is offering 12 fixed-term trainee positions for Children & Young People's Wellbeing Practitioner (CAMHS) across West and East Berkshire, including Reading, Bracknell, Slough, Maidenhead, Wokingham and more. The role provides CBT-informed interventions for CYP with anxiety and mood challenges in community settings awaiting autism assessments.

Candidates start academic training in Feb 2027 with the University of Reading and complete the

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology or related subject (2:2 or above).
• Experience with children and youth mental health.
• Ability to communicate effectively with CYP and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide brief, evidence-based CBT-informed interventions for children and young people with anxiety, low mood or behavioural difficulties.
• Deliver care in community settings or with autism assessment pathways as applicable.
• Engage with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to listed service objectives.

Skills

Degree in Psychology

Experience with CYP mental health

Strong communication

Graduate route level 6

Postgraduate route level 7

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is offering 12 fixed-term trainee positions for Children & Young People's Wellbeing Practitioner (CAMHS) across West and East Berkshire, including Reading, Bracknell, Slough, Maidenhead, Wokingham and more. The role provides CBT-informed interventions for CYP with anxiety and mood challenges in community settings awaiting autism assessments.

Candidates start academic training in Feb 2027 with the University of Reading and complete the