Psychologist / Psychotherapist (Residential Care)

Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic therapist to join a residential care provider to support our young people, alongside staff and be instrumental in the creation and delivery of therapeutic care across our service.

*Main responsibilities;*

– Work therapeutically with our young people based on where they are functioning emotionally, developmentally and in accordance with their lived experiences.

– You will be part of the team who provides needs, risk, strengths-based assessments to provide clinical consultations and training to our therapeutic care staff.

– Provide specialist direct and indirect therapeutic assessment and intervention for children and adolescents.

– Complete therapeutic reports, clinical formulations, and therapeutic care plans for the young people we care for.

– Support residential carers to build and connect with their key children from an attachment and mental health perspective.

– Have knowledge of safeguarding and risk in relation to working with children and young people.

– Work therapeutically with young people using a range of approaches dependent on what matches their needs and capacity to tolerate the work.

– Be able to make autonomous clinical decisions about own professional practice.

– Provide training for residential care staff and other professionals within the organisation.

*Requirements;*

– Registration BACP OR HCPC

– Driving Licence

– To have at least 2 years relevant experience post qualification

*Skills*

* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively engage with clients and colleagues.
* Proficiency in developing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual client needs.
* IT skills for maintaining electronic health records and utilising relevant software for documentation.
* Empathy, patience, and the ability to build rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds.
* Critical thinking skills to assess situations accurately and make informed decisions regarding treatment options.
* Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while maintaining a client-centred approach.

We invite qualified candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others to apply for this rewarding position as a Psychotherapist. For an informal discussion about the role please call 01253 978936.

Oaktree Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Referral programme

Experience:
* Psychotherpist: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person