Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist
Responsible For: Delivering high quality evidenced based interventions to clients of Dr Craig Dunn & Associates LTD. This will primarily support children & adolescents (age 5-18).
Job Title: Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist
Responsible To: Clinical Lead, Dr Craig Dunn
Location: 14 Newton Terrace, Glasgow, G3 7PJ
Start Date: June 2025
Salary: Competitive Hourly Rate
Working Hours:
* Tuesday: 4:00pm – 8:30pm
* Thursday: 4:00pm – 8:30pm
* Sunday: 10:00am – 4:30pm
* Commitment Requirement: Only apply if you can fully commit to the above schedule.
Job Summary
The post-holder will be responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions to children and adolescents (aged 5–18). This role is central to the ongoing development and delivery of Dr Craig Dunn & Associates Ltd’s mental health services for young people across Glasgow, with a strong emphasis on client-centred, trauma-informed, and community-focused care.
Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Delivery
* Provide specialist interventions for a range of presentations including separation anxiety, OCD, body image concerns, and eating-related issues.
* Conduct structured assessments and problem-focused formulations.
* Deliver therapy using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and at least one additional therapeutic modality (e.g., person-centred therapy, play therapy, drama therapy). Evidence of clinical training and competence in the additional modality is required.
* Screen referrals to determine service suitability and provide appropriate signposting or private therapy as needed.
* Involve parents/carers in treatment where clinically appropriate, and support them throughout the intervention process.
* Manage transitions to and from local authority services for more complex presentations.
Safeguarding & Ethical Practice
* Actively participate in safeguarding procedures in accordance with legal and ethical requirements.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation and best practices related to the protection of children and young people.
* Operate in line with ethical codes of conduct (e.g., HCPC, BACP, BABCP).
Professional Standards
* Complete detailed mental health and risk assessments, implementing evidence-based risk management plans.
* Maintain accurate, confidential electronic clinical records.
* Provide clear information to clients and families to support informed decision-making around treatment options.
* Record and monitor outcome measures and satisfaction data for clinical audit and service evaluation.
Team Engagement & Development
* Attend and contribute to clinical group supervision and team practice meetings.
* Participate in the development of service delivery and organisational goals.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals to support integrated client care.
Personal and Professional Development
* Attend monthly case and line management supervision (1.5 hours).
* Arrange and engage in regular clinical supervision (external or internal as required).
* Maintain an ongoing commitment to CPD activities relevant to ethical and professional development.
* Actively contribute to service evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Recognised qualification in psychotherapy
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Registration with a professional body (e.g., BACP, HCPC, BABCP)
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Clinical experience working with children and young people, or demonstrable competence and intent to continue in CYP work
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Trained in CBT and at least one other modality (e.g., person-centred therapy, play therapy, drama therapy)
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to offer empathic, non-judgemental support
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Organisational skills to manage caseloads and documentation effectively
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Willingness to collaborate within a team and contribute to shared goals
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