Child Psychotherapist

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Child Psychotherapist to join our team at NHS Scotland. As an Assistant Child Psychotherapist, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of psychoanalytic psychotherapy to children, young people, and their families.

• Work alongside a range of disciplines, including Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Mental Health Nurses, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Psychotherapists.
• Have a strong commitment to pursuing training to become a child psychoanalytical psychotherapist.
• Develop clinical skills and support the delivery of an evidence-based, empathic, and effective psychoanalytic psychotherapy service.
• Use observational skills to inform understanding and practice, assessment, and interventions.
• Write accessible reports and offer support to care co-ordinators and feedback based on observations and understanding.
• Contribute to the overall care plan and develop knowledge and practice using psychoanalytic, child development, and attachment models.

We offer a range of opportunities to develop, including high-quality supervision, reflective group discussions, and psychotherapy training days. We will support your career development by agreeing a collaborative development plan and supporting you to develop your knowledge and skills.

• Previous professional training and current registration with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
• Completed or in the process of completing the masters in Psychoanalytic Observation and Reflective Practice: Therapeutic Work with Children and Young People course at Human Development Scotland or its equivalent.

This is a fixed-term position until October 2025. The shift pattern for this position is Core CAMHS hours. The salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities. We are committed to delivering the very best care for the people who use our services.