Associate Therapists - Adoption Support and Trauma Service
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Oakdale’s Adoption Support and Trauma Service as an Associate Therapist. We welcome applications for those looking for
associate
work in Harrogate, Horsforth and/or Harrogate. About Us
Oakdale was established over twenty five years ago and is highly regarded as a professional psychological therapy provider. Our vision is to work together to transform lives. Oakdale’s mission is to provide wider, quicker access to high quality therapeutic interventions and assessments across the age range; removing barriers and advocating for people; empowering them to thrive and sustain long term benefits from effectively managing their mental health and wellbeing. Much of Oakdale’s work is in the field of trauma and attachment difficulties and also in the field of neurodiversity, including neurodevelopmental assessments and support. Oakdale has clinical centres in Harrogate, Leeds and Halifax as well as delivering services from other consulting rooms in the North of England and remotely on a nationwide basis. About the Adoption Support, Attachment and Trauma Service at Oakdale This service is a specialist provision for assessing and treating attachment difficulties, trauma and under-developed sensorimotor systems, often associated with children who are adopted, fostered, under a Special Guardianship Order or in the care of the local authority. The service also has a specialist psychology led team providing autism, ADHD and cognitive assessments. The successful candidates would: Work as an associate alongside other Clinical and Assistant Psychologists, Child Psychotherapists, Family Therapists, Creative Therapists and Play Therapists. Receive a full induction to the service and be offered regular ongoing CPD opportunities. Maintain a caseload of therapeutic work with adopted, fostered and other young people who have been impacted by attachment difficulties and/or trauma (including developmental trauma), working with them, their parents/carers and the wider professional network. Receive regular case management. Keep up to date clinical records and write assessment and discharge reports. Engage in risk/safeguarding monitoring and reporting, and outcomes assessment. Person Specification
A core therapeutic qualification. We welcome applicants from a wide range of clinical backgrounds including psychologists, psychotherapists, creative therapists. Registration with HCPC, UKCP or equivalent governing body. Excellent organisational, written and verbal communication skills. Post qualification experience of working with families with complex trauma and young people whose presentations may include risk and complexity. Experience of working with young people with neurodiversity. Vision and Values
We are looking for associate practitioners who would: Be aligned to Oakdale’s values. Be looking for an opportunity to work collaboratively with other practitioners. Demonstrate resilience and a natural ability to be thoughtful and reflective. Be familiar with trauma and attachment informed practice. Demonstrate trustworthiness and sound clinical judgement. Applying for the role
Submit your application via Oakdale's website or on Indeed or LinkedIn. If you are interested in this role and would like to discuss it with the Head of Service, Dr Jude Johnston, please do contact her on: jude.johnston@oakdalecentre.org Apply For This Job
If you would like to apply for this position, please fill in the information below and submit it to us for consideration.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Oakdale’s Adoption Support and Trauma Service as an Associate Therapist. We welcome applications for those looking for
associate
work in Harrogate, Horsforth and/or Harrogate. About Us
Oakdale was established over twenty five years ago and is highly regarded as a professional psychological therapy provider. Our vision is to work together to transform lives. Oakdale’s mission is to provide wider, quicker access to high quality therapeutic interventions and assessments across the age range; removing barriers and advocating for people; empowering them to thrive and sustain long term benefits from effectively managing their mental health and wellbeing. Much of Oakdale’s work is in the field of trauma and attachment difficulties and also in the field of neurodiversity, including neurodevelopmental assessments and support. Oakdale has clinical centres in Harrogate, Leeds and Halifax as well as delivering services from other consulting rooms in the North of England and remotely on a nationwide basis. About the Adoption Support, Attachment and Trauma Service at Oakdale This service is a specialist provision for assessing and treating attachment difficulties, trauma and under-developed sensorimotor systems, often associated with children who are adopted, fostered, under a Special Guardianship Order or in the care of the local authority. The service also has a specialist psychology led team providing autism, ADHD and cognitive assessments. The successful candidates would: Work as an associate alongside other Clinical and Assistant Psychologists, Child Psychotherapists, Family Therapists, Creative Therapists and Play Therapists. Receive a full induction to the service and be offered regular ongoing CPD opportunities. Maintain a caseload of therapeutic work with adopted, fostered and other young people who have been impacted by attachment difficulties and/or trauma (including developmental trauma), working with them, their parents/carers and the wider professional network. Receive regular case management. Keep up to date clinical records and write assessment and discharge reports. Engage in risk/safeguarding monitoring and reporting, and outcomes assessment. Person Specification
A core therapeutic qualification. We welcome applicants from a wide range of clinical backgrounds including psychologists, psychotherapists, creative therapists. Registration with HCPC, UKCP or equivalent governing body. Excellent organisational, written and verbal communication skills. Post qualification experience of working with families with complex trauma and young people whose presentations may include risk and complexity. Experience of working with young people with neurodiversity. Vision and Values
We are looking for associate practitioners who would: Be aligned to Oakdale’s values. Be looking for an opportunity to work collaboratively with other practitioners. Demonstrate resilience and a natural ability to be thoughtful and reflective. Be familiar with trauma and attachment informed practice. Demonstrate trustworthiness and sound clinical judgement. Applying for the role
Submit your application via Oakdale's website or on Indeed or LinkedIn. If you are interested in this role and would like to discuss it with the Head of Service, Dr Jude Johnston, please do contact her on: jude.johnston@oakdalecentre.org Apply For This Job
If you would like to apply for this position, please fill in the information below and submit it to us for consideration.
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