Child Psychotherapist

You will be supported by the generosity of excellent team knowledge and experience on both a formal and informal basis. Clinical and managerial supervision are augmented with profession specific supervision as required with systemic and psychodynamic opportunities. We also benefit from regular team safeguarding supervision. Our service is investing heavily in training, preceptorships to develop staff skills and career opportunities.

So not only will you have your mandatory training, but there will also be opportunities of CPD training as it becomes available We have a thorough induction process, and you will be paired with other new starters as you begin to find your feet in your role. To provide a high quality specialist service to clients with complex mental health problems including severe, enduring and multiple disorders, and challenging behaviour. To offer advice, consultancy and supervision, and support the work of colleagues providing care and treatment, according to expertise. To provide training to a range of qualified and unqualified staff across mental health areas, as agreed.

To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures. To utilise research skills for audit, and contribute to research and training within the areas served by the teams and service. To be involved in service developments, as appropriate. Contribute to the development of processes and systems within the service to accommodate emergency and crisis situations, using flexible approaches that adapt to individual needs.

The post holder may hold a Clinical Care Coordinator responsibility for an agreed case load of patients, including risk management. Responsible for implementing and co-coordinating a range of evidence based interventions for young people and their families/carers, which will support the young persons recovery. To work closely with developing networks with a range of agencies including the Children, Young People and Families Directorate, police, Addiction Services, Adoption Services, YOS and voluntary sector providers as well as other pathways including Learning Disability Services, and other specialist services within Oxford Health Foundation Trust. Contribute to multi agency care packages, assessing high risk young people and families who are traditionally difficult to access and manage.

Demonstrates clear, effective, up to date and accurate record keeping. Actively engages in reflection on own practice as an ongoing process and through regular clinical supervision. To participate in meetings relevant to service provision. To liaise regularly with the Operational Lead, clinical lead and Deputies concerning service provision.

To develop and provide a quality needs led service as part of the multi-disciplinary team in order to meet the needs of looked after children and other young people with a similar range of complex engagement needs. Support partnership agencies to develop skills and interventions to increase their understanding of young peoples mental health. To support, supervise, appraise and co-ordinate the development of junior staff, including staff from other disciplines and where appropriate mentoring of students. To work in accordance with professional body requirements.

To participate in regular supervision and the locally agreed appraisal process. To keep up to date in clinical knowledge and skills. To attend training events and courses relevant to professional and service development, and to maintain a continuing professional development profile. To undertake any other duties compatible with the post as may be required.