Job summary
Full Time - 37.5 Hours Per Week
We are
looking for a qualified Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist with a commitment
in bringing applied psychoanalytic thinking to improve outcomes of young people
in our multi-disciplinary CAMHS team.
You will have post graduate training at masters/doctoral level in clinical child psychotherapy, accredited
by the ACP and maintenance of ACP registration. You should have some
experience within a CAMH setting. Experience of working independently in the
community would be advantageous.
You will join a
team of child and adolescent psychotherapists and trainees within our service
and will be required to work autonomously within professional guidelines, being
responsible for providing specialist assessments within the team. You will
provide consultations, state of mind assessments and short- and longer-term
psychotherapy. You will manage your own caseload, providing high-quality care
appropriate to the young persons needs.
As a member of the team, you will contribute to the wider
aims of the service through joint working, training, and supervision.
As this
post will work across the Wakefield District you will be required to
demonstrate a flexible approach to travel as you may see young people in
different community settings as well as the CAMHS bases in the area.
In return we will provide regular clinical and management
supervision and you will be appraised on a yearly basis with a view to
developing knowledge and skills where appropriate.
Main duties of the job
Undertake child and adolescent
psychotherapy assessments, plan and undertake therapeutic care with children,
young people and their carers and develop psychoanalytic formulations. Provide
supervision and consultation to other disciplines. Assess and manage risk and collaborate
with teams within CAMHS and other agencies. Work in highly emotive settings
whilst maintaining clinical boundaries. Complete and maintain clear, thorough
clinical records according to trust policy and clinical governance. Complete
concise and thoughtful written reports and letters. Promote inclusivity,
kindness and compassion whilst working in partnership. Support service delivery
in line with service need and the current priorities. Maintain registration as
a child and adolescent psychotherapist and undertake appropriate training and
learning. If you would like to
find out more about this post please contact Selina Perocevicby email at selina.perocevic@swyt.nhs.uk
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About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will provide specialist psychotherapy skills within a multidisciplinary team. The post holder will provide a high quality clinical service to the users of the service.
They will provide highly specialist assessment and intervention while working collaboratively with non-psychology and psychotherapy professionals from other agencies and carers. They will be clinically responsible to a senior clinical psychologist or psychotherapist. Clinical oversight of all work will be held by the clinical lead in the service.
The job plan will be delivered in the services the post is based.
The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team while observing Trust and National policies and procedures.
The post holder will utilise research skills in audit, service development and research relevant to the post.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
To offer consultation, supervision and training when required by other agencies involved in the psychological, emotional and behavioural well-being of people referred to the service
To provide consultation, assessment and intervention in the service.
To work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary context.
- To provide assessment and treatment options for people experiencing moderate, severe and complex mental health problems.
- To exercise expert clinical judgement based on the highest standards of evidence based practise.
- To continually seek to expand and consolidate clinical skills using training, experience, and supervision.
- To provide specialist risk assessment of and intervention to people who present to the service.
- To follow appropriate Adult and Child Protection guidelines in all Clinical work, including close liaison with all agencies.
- To liaise and consult with the wider professional network in the care of the client.
- To work jointly with other team members in delivering the most appropriate clinical service to people and their families.
- To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients.
- To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care and to effectively evaluate progress.
- To receive regular professional supervision from a senior Clinical Psychologist or psychotherapist and where appropriate, other senior clinicians.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will provide specialist psychotherapy skills within a multidisciplinary team. The post holder will provide a high quality clinical service to the users of the service.
They will provide highly specialist assessment and intervention while working collaboratively with non-psychology and psychotherapy professionals from other agencies and carers. They will be clinically responsible to a senior clinical psychologist or psychotherapist. Clinical oversight of all work will be held by the clinical lead in the service.
The job plan will be delivered in the services the post is based.
The post holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team while observing Trust and National policies and procedures.
The post holder will utilise research skills in audit, service development and research relevant to the post.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
To offer consultation, supervision and training when required by other agencies involved in the psychological, emotional and behavioural well-being of people referred to the service
To provide consultation, assessment and intervention in the service.
To work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary context.
- To provide assessment and treatment options for people experiencing moderate, severe and complex mental health problems.
- To exercise expert clinical judgement based on the highest standards of evidence based practise.
- To continually seek to expand and consolidate clinical skills using training, experience, and supervision.
- To provide specialist risk assessment of and intervention to people who present to the service.
- To follow appropriate Adult and Child Protection guidelines in all Clinical work, including close liaison with all agencies.
- To liaise and consult with the wider professional network in the care of the client.
- To work jointly with other team members in delivering the most appropriate clinical service to people and their families.
- To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients.
- To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care and to effectively evaluate progress.
- To receive regular professional supervision from a senior Clinical Psychologist or psychotherapist and where appropriate, other senior clinicians.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Completion of significant supervised clinical practice.
- Ability to carry out assessment, formulation and intervention.
Desirable
- Experience in working with service users in the clinical area of the post
-
- Different theoretical approaches.
- Work with other disciplines.
- Work with people who have disabilities.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Caring.
- Team Player.
- Commitment to supervision and support.
Desirable
- Flexible.
- Committed to client group.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Communication skills.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
- IT Literate.
Desirable
- Research skills.
- Knowledge of adult & child protection legislation.
- Awareness of legislation relevant to the clinical area of practice.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered qualification in core mental health/social welfare profession
- Qualifying level course in Clinical Child Psychotherapy or equivalent at Masters/doctorate level at a training school accredited by the ACP
- Registration/ Accreditation with the relevant professional/accrediting body for the model of psychotherapy relevant to this post. , e.g. ACP
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Completion of significant supervised clinical practice.
- Ability to carry out assessment, formulation and intervention.
Desirable
- Experience in working with service users in the clinical area of the post
-
- Different theoretical approaches.
- Work with other disciplines.
- Work with people who have disabilities.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Caring.
- Team Player.
- Commitment to supervision and support.
Desirable
- Flexible.
- Committed to client group.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Communication skills.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
- IT Literate.
Desirable
- Research skills.
- Knowledge of adult & child protection legislation.
- Awareness of legislation relevant to the clinical area of practice.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered qualification in core mental health/social welfare profession
- Qualifying level course in Clinical Child Psychotherapy or equivalent at Masters/doctorate level at a training school accredited by the ACP
- Registration/ Accreditation with the relevant professional/accrediting body for the model of psychotherapy relevant to this post. , e.g. ACP
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
