Trainee Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist

**JOB PURPOSE**: To support vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people, with emotional and mental ill health, to rise above lifes challenges, build resilience, achieve positive and sustainable outcomes. The Children and Young Peoples Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Programme (CYP IAPT) is a service transformation programme delivered by Health Education England and partners which aims to improve existing children and young peoples mental health services working in the community. The post available is a training role within The Junctions Children and Young Peoples Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme (CYP IAPT). The post holder will work under supervision within The Junction, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to deliver high-quality, brief outcome focused evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

The training and service experience will equip the post holder with the necessary, knowledge and capabilities to carry out their duties effectively within a well-respected and value driven organisation. The post holder will attend all university based taught and self-study days required by the education provider and work in service for the remaining days of the week using their newly developed skills. The post holder will be flexible in meeting the needs of the service by carrying out clinical work across the South Tees areas as the service requires. SUPPORT: Support will be provided by the Service Manager or appropriate designated person who will carry out regular clinical and case management supervision.