Overview
The successful applicants will work within CYP MH as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering, under supervision, high-quality, outcome informed, focused and evidence-based interventions for children and young people in accordance with the competency framework for their therapeutic modality.
Applicants need to be able to start the Post Graduate training programme taught academic dates in January 2026 and commit to attendance at all university based taught and self-study days required by Manchester University.
You will work in the service for the remaining days of the week using your newly developed skills to ensure you gain the necessary clinical practice hours to fulfil the academic programme. This is 200 hours of modality and case specific practice for the full time courses.
Training Posts
Two Fixed Term 12 month Training Post - Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Interpersonal Therapy for Adolescents (IPT-A).
Eligibility / Levels
* Band 5 or Band 6 (dependent on experience) Mental Health Practitioners to undertake the following training programmes: Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in IPT-A.
* If you already have a core qualification such as Mental Health Nurse (RMN/RLD), Mental Health Practitioner, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or creative therapies (e.g. Art Therapy) with proof of relevant professional registration or BABCP Knowledge Skills and Attributes (2) you will be considered for Band 6.
* If you have a Degree level qualification and/or equivalent experience in a child and family related field (e.g. social work, youth and community work, nursing) you will be considered for Band 5 along with Knowledge and Skills Framework; you would be eligible to apply to Band 5.
* We are seeking enthusiastic individuals with a passion for working with children who will want to develop their skills and knowledge as part of future career progression and personal development.
Commitment / Service Vision
We strive to provide excellent quality evidence based mental health care and are therefore committed to ongoing quality and service improvements. We are committed to the meaningful participation of children, young people and their families in the design and development of our services.
Affiliations
Alder Hey Children\'s Hospital in partnership with Venus and Parenting 2000 are excited to offer a number of therapeutic modality training places for 2026/2027. These posts will be hosted by Sefton Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
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