Job summary The Retreat Clinics is seeking a talented Clinical Lead to work 15 hours a week for itsChildren & Young Peoples services.
The role will involve takingresponsibility for the development and clinical oversight of CYP services,working with our Heads of Service to ensure the delivery of services ofexcellence, which are statutorily and regulatory compliant and congruent withthe values of The Retreat.
You will be expected to carry your own therapycaseload and to provide clinical support and clinical leadership for a suitablyskilled staff team.
The role is based inYork and offers clinical leadership to all CYP therapists in our York andManchester bases and those working online.
Main duties of the job We are looking for a professional with a relevant degree andpostgraduate qualifications in therapeutic work with children and young people,including specialist training in one or more therapeutic models.
Preferencewill be given to training or accreditation in one or more of the following:-Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Psychodynamic or Psychoanalytic models of therapyWe will expect you to have two or more years ofpost-qualification experience as a psychotherapist or clinical or counselling psychologistworking with children and young people, being registered with the appropriateprofessional body.
It will be important for you to be capable of developingeffective therapeutic working alliances with complex clients and appropriatemembers of their system.
In addition,preference will be given to those with experience of taking responsibility fororganisation & management/ professional leadership of services in arelevant service area.
About us Were a growing team of highly skilled professionals who workwith a clear values base in beautiful surroundings not far from the centre ofYork.
Our vision is to deliver high quality, sustainable, renowned mentalhealth services, alongside adult services, helping people to live well withthemselves so that we all live better together.
Come and work with us to helpus achieve our vision.The closing date for this role is Monday 25th November at midnight,if we receivesuitable applications before then we may close recruitment earlier.
Please ensure thatyour covering statement clearly explains why you think your skills andexperience are well-suited to the job description provided.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for full details ofperson specification, including essential and desirable criteria.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant degree and postgraduate qualifications, including specialist training in one or more therapeutic models.
Preference will be given to training or accreditation in one or more of the following: - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Psychodynamic or Psychoanalytic models of therapy Experience Essential Two or more years of post-qualification experience as a psychotherapist or clinical or counselling psychologist, being registered with the appropriate professional body.