Mental Health Clinician/Clinical or Counselling Psychologist/CBT Therapist, Richmond
Client:
Achieving for Children Location:
Richmond Job Category:
Other EU work permit required:
Yes Job Reference:
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48 Posted:
22.01.2025 Expiry Date:
08.03.2025 Job Description:
Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. The Emotional Health Service (EHS) is a dynamic team of Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, CBT Therapists, Systemic Psychotherapists and Creative Therapists. We have staff working in specialist posts in Social Care and Schools. We also have cluster teams at Richmond (base Twickenham) and Kingston (base Chessington). We have a strong sense of team and work together to support children and young people’s emotional wellbeing. We deliver the service using Choice and Partnership Approach (CAPA). Achieving for Children continue to build capacity to support our most vulnerable groups. To do this we are continuing to attract talented professionals to join us as we continue to provide outstanding services to the community that we serve. About the role As a Mental Health Clinician in the EHS Richmond Cluster you will be passionate about improving the mental health of children and young people and putting them at the centre of all you do. You will be part of an established team and be afforded many different opportunities to use your skills, including providing professional consultations, assessments, individual and group therapy. We welcome creative and innovative ways to deliver services. In addition to individual supervision and line management, you will have access to many exciting development opportunities. If you have the skills that will enable us to continue to enhance our practice and improve outcomes for children further, we want to hear from you. We are looking for bright, enthusiastic people who have the passion and the drive to make a positive difference to children’s lives. About you We are looking for a Permanent Clinical or Counselling Psychologist, CBT Therapist/ Mental Health Clinician (Band 7 equivalent) to join the Emotional Health Service and become part of our core team. You will be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people as well as demonstrating the following points: Putting children and young people first Be a Qualified Clinical or counselling Psychologist or CBT therapist with appropriate professional registration with HCPC. Be able to provide consultation and training to a wide range of professionals Have CAMHS experience in working with complex and vulnerable families Have knowledge of and experience working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental difficulties such as Autism and ADHD. About our benefits We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month. Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC. Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension). Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance. A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme. A range of staff benefits and discounts. An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway. Important Information Start dates:
Achieving for Children have meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected. Right to work:
The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the for right to work guidance. Equality:
We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. Safeguarding:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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Achieving for Children Location:
Richmond Job Category:
Other EU work permit required:
Yes Job Reference:
30e1120bd4f1 Job Views:
48 Posted:
22.01.2025 Expiry Date:
08.03.2025 Job Description:
Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. The Emotional Health Service (EHS) is a dynamic team of Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, CBT Therapists, Systemic Psychotherapists and Creative Therapists. We have staff working in specialist posts in Social Care and Schools. We also have cluster teams at Richmond (base Twickenham) and Kingston (base Chessington). We have a strong sense of team and work together to support children and young people’s emotional wellbeing. We deliver the service using Choice and Partnership Approach (CAPA). Achieving for Children continue to build capacity to support our most vulnerable groups. To do this we are continuing to attract talented professionals to join us as we continue to provide outstanding services to the community that we serve. About the role As a Mental Health Clinician in the EHS Richmond Cluster you will be passionate about improving the mental health of children and young people and putting them at the centre of all you do. You will be part of an established team and be afforded many different opportunities to use your skills, including providing professional consultations, assessments, individual and group therapy. We welcome creative and innovative ways to deliver services. In addition to individual supervision and line management, you will have access to many exciting development opportunities. If you have the skills that will enable us to continue to enhance our practice and improve outcomes for children further, we want to hear from you. We are looking for bright, enthusiastic people who have the passion and the drive to make a positive difference to children’s lives. About you We are looking for a Permanent Clinical or Counselling Psychologist, CBT Therapist/ Mental Health Clinician (Band 7 equivalent) to join the Emotional Health Service and become part of our core team. You will be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people as well as demonstrating the following points: Putting children and young people first Be a Qualified Clinical or counselling Psychologist or CBT therapist with appropriate professional registration with HCPC. Be able to provide consultation and training to a wide range of professionals Have CAMHS experience in working with complex and vulnerable families Have knowledge of and experience working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental difficulties such as Autism and ADHD. About our benefits We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month. Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC. Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension). Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance. A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme. A range of staff benefits and discounts. An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway. Important Information Start dates:
Achieving for Children have meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected. Right to work:
The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the for right to work guidance. Equality:
We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. Safeguarding:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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