Therapeutic Practitoner

We are seeking a Therapeutic Practitioner to join our newly established Health Team.

This specialist role will enhance our current provision and improve the quality and breadth of mental health support available to young people.

The successful candidate will work within the Health Team, in collaboration with our partner organisation Camden & Islington Young People's Service, to deliver 1:1 emotional and practical support, assist in our drop-in service, and facilitate workshops for all young people experiencing homelessness.

You will specialise in helping young people improve their self-confidence while improving their understanding of difficult emotions such as anger.

Additionally, you will focus on developing their thinking and practical skills, as well as coping and de-escalation strategies.

Your work will aim to improve relationships among young people within the day centre, and continue to promote trauma informed working practices across New Horizon, so that all of our services are designed to address the psychological and emotional needs of young people who are unsafe or facing homelessness.

You will have the unique opportunity to contribute to the development of an important and innovative new role.

You will be provided with your own theraputic support delivered by a highly experienced clinical psychologist and regular individual and group clinical supervision.

You will also be given opportunities for further professional development through training and consultation through New Horizon and our Camden & Islington's Young People Service.

Closing Date: 9am, 29th July 2024

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