Psychotherapist jobs in United States

Main area: Senior Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist
Grade NHS AfC: Band 7/8a
Contract: Permanent, Band 7 to 8A
Preceptorship: Band 8a for fully qualified candidates, Band 7 for candidates working towards qualification
Hours: Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Job ref: 436-7597890

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Site: City Wide Service - Oaklands Centre, Washwood Heath, Finch Road Town (TBC)
City Wide Service: TBC
Salary: £47,810 - £62,682 (22.5 hours x 1 post, yearly)

Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

To offer a psychoanalytic perspective to the work of the 0-25 community team, providing specialist psychotherapy assessment, treatment and formulation for children, adolescents and young adults with severe, complex and persistent mental health problems, carers and families. Working autonomously in line with professional guidelines and to Trust policies and procedures.

To support and promote the development of services aligned to the cultural values of the service and the organisation, and to behave consistently with these values. Supporting the delivery of services which are culturally sensitive, equitable, and accessible.

To provide expertise as an independent practitioner in at least one highly specialised clinical field involving complex clinical judgement.

See attached job description for further information. Duties include those outlined below.

Ensure Children, Young People, Young Adults and Families (CYPYAF) receive high quality psychotherapeutic assessment, consultation and intervention, based on clinical knowledge and expertise.

Ensure CYPYAF receive well delivered Choice and Core Partnership interventions utilising applied psychotherapeutic methods and a range of extended core skills appropriate to the delivery of interventions that are effective, coordinated, collaborative, and delivered in accordance with the Trust values.

Receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with good practice guidelines.

Provision of expert high quality clinical assessment, and written or verbal formulation, contributing to a coherent care plan.

Provision of psychotherapeutic interventions using appropriate therapeutic models, as part of an agreed care plan (either as the key intervention or as part of a multidisciplinary package of care) to children, young people and young adults with complex and multiple problems.

Provision of effective and proactive case management, including ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of treatment, and the safe management of clinical risk including suicidality and safeguarding issues, in accordance with Trust policies and sound clinical judgement.

Provide high quality consultation and advice to the MDT and to a range of professionals working in targeted and universal settings, as directed.

To provide consultancy/advisory services in respect of psychotherapy treatments to other staff within the service and to other agencies.

Maintain appropriate case notes, care plans and correspondence in line with service and Trust policies and procedures. Maintain an accurate up-to-date diary of activities in Outlook, and enter all appropriate data on to the Electronic Patient Record in a timely manner.

To provide specialist assessment reports as required.

To carry out joint work as required with colleagues of the clinical team, contributing to other forms of treatment such as family therapy and group work.

To support and undertake audit as appropriate within the service.

To support and undertake research as appropriate and in line with research governance frameworks.

To utilise theory, literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual work and work with other members of the service, division and Trust.

To communicate research findings through reports and presentations, as appropriate.

To maintain a coherent approach to Clinical Governance within the post-holder’s designated areas of responsibility and contribute to its provision within the department.

To make known to the Consultant Psychotherapist/Psychotherapy Programme Lead any circumstances which would be inconsistent with a safe standard of practice.

To ensure there is appropriate reporting of clinical incidents in line with policies and procedures.

To participate in any clinical audit or quality management process agreed within the service.

Maintain high standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording and report writing demonstrating robust information governance.

Contribute to specialist training of other professions working within the client group within the service and within related agencies.

Contribute to reflective practice groups within the service.

To contribute to the clinical supervision of staff if required.

To contribute to the evaluation, monitoring and development of the Psychotherapy Service and the multi-disciplinary community team.

Enhance and develop appropriate skills through regular supervision from a more senior Psychotherapist in accordance with good practice guidelines.

Ensure continued professional development and maintain a record of such activities in accordance with the Association of Child Psychotherapists code of practice.

To participate in annual appraisal in line with Trust guidance.

• Qualification as a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist (clinical doctoral level)
• Membership of the Association of Child Psychotherapists
• Postgraduate Diploma or Masters Degree
• Knowledge of child care issues and legislation including Safeguarding.
• Knowledge of mental health Legislation
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of specialist practice and procedures.
• Communication/Relationship skills: Ability to work with non verbal children and adolescents. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients of all ages, in a highly antagonistic, hostile and emotive atmosphere where there are significant barriers to acceptance of ideas or help because of the multiple factors involved in assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with highly complex mental health needs. Ability to work in and manage groups.
• Analytical & Judgement skills: Ability to work innovatively and autonomously within this highly specialised area of work. To analyse complex situations and make appropriate judgements. Judgement involving highly complex facts and situations requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options.
• Planning & Organisational skills: To work with competing priorities and deadlines. To be able to plan complex care plans involving the patient, family, multi-disciplinary team and other stakeholders as appropriate.
• People Management/Leadership/Resources: Ability to work in groups. To be able to contribute to multi-disciplinary training sessions including reflective practice across professional groups.
• IT skills: Ability to complete Care notes and letters to a high standard.
• Physical skills: Ability to frequently sustain considerable highly concentrated physical, mental and emotional effort under highly stressful and complex situations, in physically constrained positions for lengthy periods of time (at least one hour at a time).
• D – Approach/Values: Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the Trust. Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion in the delivery of this role. Team working. Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required.
• Experience of mental health settings
• Experience of delivering reflective practice to groups of staff

The Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case by case basis.

Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust. The Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.

All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust’s induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e‑learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.

If you are successful at the short‑listing stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed. Our selection process may involve more than one interview or assessment.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, please ensure that you check if this role meets the eligibility criteria for sponsorship. Non‑UK / Republic of Ireland candidates wishing to apply can self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). The minimum salary threshold for a Health and Social Care is £25,000 and for the Skilled Worker route is £38,700. If the starting salary for this role is below this, we will not be able to provide sponsorship.

Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.

Please note - if you are applying for a role within Police custody, due to Police Vetting requirements you must have been a UK resident for the last years.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.