Child and Adolescent Mental Health Therapist
We are seeking a highly skilled Clinical Psychologist to join our team, specializing in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) with a focus on Eating Disorders.
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment, where you will have a direct impact on improving the mental health and well-being of young people and their families.
As a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Therapist, you will provide specialist psychological assessment, therapy, and intervention to young people who are struggling with eating disorders. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to care plans, offering psychological expertise, and ensuring that evidence-based approaches are followed to promote recovery and enhance the quality of life for the individuals under your care.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments for children and adolescents with eating disorders.
* Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions (e.g., CBT-E, Family-Based Therapy) to young people and their families.
* Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the development and implementation of care plans.
* Provide consultation, training, and supervision to junior staff and multidisciplinary colleagues.
* Engage in regular clinical supervision and continued professional development.
* Ensure that care is delivered in line with best practice guidelines, maintaining the highest standards of care and ethical practice.
About You: To succeed in this role, you will need:
* A Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent) and HCPC registration.
* Experience working with children and adolescents, particularly in CAMHS settings.
The salary for this position is £62,000 - £82,000 per annum, depending on experience.