Band 7 Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist
The post holder will provide specialist psychoanalytic child psychotherapy assessment and treatment to children, young people and families across clinical pathways within CAMHS. The post holder will provide initial CAMHS assessments, offer consultation and supervision, and engage in audit and research activities to enhance service development. The post must work within Association for Child Psychotherapy guidelines and the Coventry & Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
* Provide efficient, effective, comprehensive specialist child and adolescent psychoanalytical psychotherapy assessment and treatment.
* Support and/or provide specialist supervision and consultation for multi‑disciplinary teams within CAMHS and related agencies.
* Undertake clinical audit, research and evaluation and contribute to the development of child psychotherapy.
* Work as an autonomous clinician within ACP guidelines and overall framework of CAMHS and trust policies.
* Work within clinical pathways and MDT forums to inform clinical decision making within a psychotherapeutic framework.
* Collect and analyse data regarding referrals and outcomes to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment offered.
Qualifications
* Relevant professional qualification.
* Current registration with the Association of Child Psychotherapy.
* Experience of working with children and adolescents in a mental health setting.
* Evidence of continued professional development.
* Evidence of attending short courses and relevant training in a specialist area.
Experience
* Experience of working with multi‑disciplinary teams and multi‑agency working.
* Experience of working in a mental health setting.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us.
* Excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring.
* Salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more.
* Discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through the Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes.
* Well‑being support, including in‑house counselling service and external helpline.
* Staff networks and support groups.
Working Details
Pay scheme: £47,810 to £54,710 per annum. Contract: Fixed term, 12 months. Working pattern: Full‑time. Location: Parkside House, Quinton Rd, Coventry, CV1 2NJ. Reference number: 444‑7359884B‑MH.
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