Child and Young Persons Therapist/counsellor

3 weeks ago


Dundee, United Kingdom First Psychology Ltd Full time

**Child and Young Persons Therapist/Counsellor**

**Enjoy a rewarding, stimulating and busy independent practice as a self-employed practitioner working in partnership with a leading therapy practice in Dundee**
- Suitable for a qualified and experienced therapist able to work with children and young people.
- Full-time or part-time roles available (minimum commitment of 0.3FTE, including the availability to work evenings and/or Saturday mornings and afternoons)
- Chance to become part of a growing practice in Dundee.
- Provides mentoring and support in running your own independent practice in partnership, as well as CPD, peer-support and training opportunities.
- Offers the opportunity to generate a stable and significant income from your clinical work.

**Introduction**

First Psychology is a leading independent provider of counselling and psychological therapies in Scotland. With eleven bespoke therapy centres located throughout the country as well as an established online portal, we deliver services to individuals and organisations. We work with over 120 practitioners from a range of backgrounds including counselling/psychotherapy, CBT, counselling psychology, clinical psychology, CBT and coaching. We also have our First Psychology Institute which provides CPD and training opportunities to those working in partnership with us.

**About the role**

This self-employed partnership role in our Dundee service will provide the opportunity to develop a therapeutic role specialising in working with children and young persons. The ability to offer family therapy would be an advantage. Work with self-referred adults and clients referred from organisations and businesses will also be necessary. Some online work may be required.

The role will commence in September 2023 and offers the potential to generate a significant income, which will depend on skills and experience.

**Who should apply**

Applicants should be able to demonstrate an outstanding ability to integrate clinical practice and professional learning, and to engage professionally within a highly reputable organisation. We are looking for practitioners with the following competencies:

- Highly developed clinical skills in one or more models of counselling/psychotherapy.
- Specialist skills in working with children and young people and with the ability to view such work from a systemic perspective.
- An ability to understand clinical presentations and needs, and to develop an effective approach to meeting these using established counselling/psychotherapy interventions.
- An ability to undertake both short-term and longer-term therapeutic work with clients.
- An ability to work independently but also within a multi-disciplinary team and as part of a pluralistic, ‘psychological community’.
- Highly developed personal management and communication skills, including the effective use of IT.
- Flexibility and adaptability in approach, with an advanced ability to learn and develop new skills and understandings.
- A mature and highly professional approach in working with clients from a range of backgrounds.

**How to apply**
- Your CV
- A brief statement detailing your relevant experience/qualifications and suitability for this role and any days of the week you would be unavailable to work due to other commitments

You can also call us on 01382 721177 to find out more.

**CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS - 12pm 9th June 2023**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- Do you have a postgraduate qualification in counselling/psychotherapy?
- Do you have significant clinical experience in working with children and young persons?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 09/06/2023
Expected start date: 04/09/2023


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