Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist in Training inScotland inScotland PUBLISHED
WED 22 JAN 2025
NHS Golden Jubilee rCOZKAO
Accredited Professional Doctorate, Successful completion grants a Doctorate in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, enhancing professional qualifications.
Eligibility for Accreditation, Graduates can seek professional accreditation with the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP), boosting credibility and employment opportunities.
Vibrant Psychoanalytic Community, Scotland has a strong network of psychoanalysts and psychotherapists, offering valuable support and collaboration opportunities.
Rigorous Clinical Training, The four-year, full-time clinical training provides in-depth, hands-on experience, preparing candidates effectively for their careers.
Diverse Health Board Opportunities, Training is supported by several NHS Health Boards across Scotland, allowing exposure to various clinical settings and populations.
Personal Development, The program emphasizes personal analysis, contributing to personal and professional growth, which is essential in therapeutic roles.
Future Growth Potential, Training in a specialized area like child and adolescent psychotherapy positions you well for growing demands in mental health services.
NHS Golden Jubilee is offering a full-time, four-year training program for the role of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist in Training, beginning in September 2025. This clinical training is part of the Human Development Scotland Professional Clinical Doctorate programme and will prepare candidates for qualification as Child Psychotherapists, with five positions available across various NHS Health Boards in Scotland. Successful candidates will receive a Professional Doctorate accredited by the University of East London and be eligible for professional accreditation and membership in relevant associations.
Prospective applicants must meet specific criteria related to work experience, pre-clinical studies, personal suitability, academic qualifications, and undergo personal analysis. The program has a strong history of accreditation and is situated within a robust psychoanalytic community in Scotland, which offers comprehensive training in child psychotherapy and related fields. Interested candidates should review the application documentation carefully, with a submission deadline of February 9th.
Prospective applicants must meet specific criteria related to work experience, pre-clinical studies, personal suitability, academic qualifications, and undergo personal analysis. The program has a strong history of accreditation and is situated within a robust psychoanalytic community in Scotland, which offers comprehensive training in child psychotherapy and related fields. Interested candidates should review the application documentation carefully, with a submission deadline of February 9th.
Professional Doctorate and Clinical Training in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy
Applications are invited for this four year, full-time clinically based professional training leading to qualification as a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist and eligibility for employment as a Child Psychotherapist.
Education
NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is commissioning a new cohort through the Human Development Scotland Professional Clinical Doctorate programme beginning in September 2025, with 5 places available places across NHS Scotland Health Boards. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who is interested in developing their career in child psychotherapy in Scotland. The employing health boards are:
This Is a Four Year, Full-time Course To Clinical Qualification With Further Time Needed To Complete The Doctoral Thesis. Entry To The Course Is Dependent On
Scotland has a vibrant psychoanalytic community and Human Development Scotland is the centre for clinical training in adult psychotherapy, in therapeutic work with children & young people, in psychodynamic counselling and a range short courses in areas such as infant mental health and working with adolescents.
Please ensure you read all the documentation including the Applicant Guide ahead of completing your application
The deadline for applications is Sunday 9th February
Applications are invited for this four year, full-time clinically based professional training leading to qualification as a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist and eligibility for employment as a Child Psychotherapist.
Education
NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is commissioning a new cohort through the Human Development Scotland Professional Clinical Doctorate programme beginning in September 2025, with 5 places available places across NHS Scotland Health Boards. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who is interested in developing their career in child psychotherapy in Scotland. The employing health boards are:
- NHS Fife
- NHS Grampian
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
- NHS Lanarkshire
- NHS Tayside
This Is a Four Year, Full-time Course To Clinical Qualification With Further Time Needed To Complete The Doctoral Thesis. Entry To The Course Is Dependent On
- Work experience
- Pre-clinical studies
- Personal suitability
- Academic requirements
- Personal analysis
Scotland has a vibrant psychoanalytic community and Human Development Scotland is the centre for clinical training in adult psychotherapy, in therapeutic work with children & young people, in psychodynamic counselling and a range short courses in areas such as infant mental health and working with adolescents.
Please ensure you read all the documentation including the Applicant Guide ahead of completing your application
The deadline for applications is Sunday 9th February
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