Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Psychological Therapist, specifically a Systemic Family Therapist, to join our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in South Durham. The post will involve working in the community within the supportive and collaborative multi-disciplinary team to provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and interventions to young people and their families experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties. The successful applicant will offer advice, consultation, supervision and training to other members of the CAMHS team and will play a key role in continuing to develop the multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working of the teams. The team are keen to expand their therapies offer alongside the existing Clinical Psychologists and Psychological Therapists. Main duties of the job Experience of working with young people and families is important, as well as the ability to work effectively within the multi-disciplinary team and with our multi-agency partner organisations. The post holder will receive regular supportive supervision and work closely with psychology colleagues based both within the South Durham CAMHS team, but also across the wider psychology team in CAMHS within County Durham and Darlington. There is a strong psychological professions network across the trust and within the CAMHS directorate. This vacancy is open to either a newly qualified or an experienced Psychologist or Psychological Therapist (see job specification for specific details around). Psychological Professions provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academy's Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process. About us We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.County Durham CAMHS follow thei-THRIVE framework, in which the South Durham Team provide Getting More Help Support. From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for. We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health. We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it. We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life. Date posted 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 346-DDC-010-25 Job locations South Durham Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service - The Acley Centre Carers Way, Newton Aycliffe County Durham DL5 4PE Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. The post holder will have a key role in providing psychological assessments as well as a therapeutic, consultative and advisory service in relation to Children and Young People, their families and carers, according to identified clinical need. In addition to direct clinical work, providing consultation and where necessary clinical supervision to other team members is an important element of the role. Applicants should have experience in working within CAMHS services and show strong trauma-informed values. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, motivated, and demonstrate a commitment to delivering excellent mental health care and evidence based interventions. Opportunities to develop special interests and co-work will be encouraged, as will opportunities to undertake service development activities. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. The post holder will have a key role in providing psychological assessments as well as a therapeutic, consultative and advisory service in relation to Children and Young People, their families and carers, according to identified clinical need. In addition to direct clinical work, providing consultation and where necessary clinical supervision to other team members is an important element of the role. Applicants should have experience in working within CAMHS services and show strong trauma-informed values. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, motivated, and demonstrate a commitment to delivering excellent mental health care and evidence based interventions. Opportunities to develop special interests and co-work will be encouraged, as will opportunities to undertake service development activities. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling / forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist Trained in clinical supervision (within agreed timescale) Trained in care co-ordination (within agreed timescale) Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Post-graduate qualification showing evidence of supervised practice in an evidence-based psychological therapeutic model Registration with BPS Knowledge Essential Working with mental health/learning disability clients (depending on designated service area) Multi-disciplinary team working Evidence- based practice relevant to the role Risk assessment and risk management Clinical governance Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health Audit and research methodology Social Inclusion agenda The Trust's Quality Improvement System Desirable Experience of CBT, DBT, Psychodynamics, systematic therapy Experience of research and audit Experience Essential Working with mental health/learning disability clients (depending on designated service area) Multi-disciplinary team working Desirable Experience of CBT, DBT, Psychodynamics, systematic therapy Experience of research and audit Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling / forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist Trained in clinical supervision (within agreed timescale) Trained in care co-ordination (within agreed timescale) Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Post-graduate qualification showing evidence of supervised practice in an evidence-based psychological therapeutic model Registration with BPS Knowledge Essential Working with mental health/learning disability clients (depending on designated service area) Multi-disciplinary team working Evidence- based practice relevant to the role Risk assessment and risk management Clinical governance Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health Audit and research methodology Social Inclusion agenda The Trust's Quality Improvement System Desirable Experience of CBT, DBT, Psychodynamics, systematic therapy Experience of research and audit Experience Essential Working with mental health/learning disability clients (depending on designated service area) Multi-disciplinary team working Desirable Experience of CBT, DBT, Psychodynamics, systematic therapy Experience of research and audit 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust Address South Durham Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service - The Acley Centre Carers Way, Newton Aycliffe County Durham DL5 4PE Employer's website https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)