Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescents(IPT-A)Trainee Practitioner inLondon inLondon PUBLISHED
THU 14 NOV 2024
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The full-time training entails approximately 2.5 days of academic study and 2.5 days of client work each week. Trainees will provide therapeutic interventions under supervision, focusing on young people with moderate mental health issues like low mood and anxiety. This role involves collaboration with families, colleagues, and other professionals, aiming to develop a high-quality, inclusive mental health service.
Trainees will be employed by H&F CAMHS while studying and will receive substantial support and supervision throughout their training. Successful candidates must meet UCL's academic and experience requirements and must not have restricted rights to work, as sponsorship is not provided. Early application is encouraged due to the competitive nature of the role.
You will be training on the Children and Young People's Psychological Training: Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescents Course (ITP-A) and carrying out clinical work within Hammersmith and Fulham CAMHS in West London NHS Trust to complement the studies with clinical work. Kindly see our Candidate Pack for further details.
This is a training position and so all candidates will need to apply for both the trainee role with H&F CAMHS and the UCL Post Graduate Diploma in Child and Young Person IAPT Therapy in order to be shortlisted. As this is a Postgraduate level training, you will be required to study and perform at academic level. This full-time training will begin in January 2025 with around 2.5 days a week for academic work (teaching and personal study), and 2.5 days based at the service seeing clients related to training assignments.
Trainees will be both an employee of the service and an enrolled student with UCL/Anna Freud. Upon completion, qualified trainees will receive a UCL Postgraduate Diploma.
This is a dual application process. In addition to applying for this position with us, you must also complete a UCL application for the Course Team to review. The Course Team will liaise with us on whether you meet the academic requirements for the course during the recruitment process.
You will offer a high-quality service to young people, families / carers, alongside working effectively with your colleagues and liaising with other professionals in the network.
CYP-IAPT training will enable you to deliver - under intensive supervision - high quality, focused evidence-based therapeutic interventions for children and young people experiencing moderate mental health difficulties (e.g. low mood and anxiety). This in turn will equip those in post to operate effectively in an inclusive, value driven mental health service. The roles will be exciting and varied, including individual and group working in a CAMHS setting, enabling the post holders to develop a range of skills and experience whilst studying for a Postgraduate Diploma in Child & Young Person IAPT Therapy.
The post provides excellent opportunities for professional development and regular supervision. This post in H&F CAMHS will provide the trainee with amble opportunities to practice what they are learning in their studies with robust support, guidance and supervision in place.
More information about the course content and the different modalities can be found on the Anna Freud webpage:Anna Freud Information
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You will only be offered a UCL training place if you are successful in securing this post and you meet the university training requirements (such as academic background, relevant experience, visa approval).
More information about the courses and how the training works can be found here including the course brochures.
Link to application portal at UCL: UCL Online Application
Due to the large volume of applications received for some positions, we shall close the vacancy prior to the specified closing date as soon as sufficient numbers are received. Therefore, kindly submit your application as soon as you can.
Please do not apply if your right to work is restricted, since we do not offer sponsorship for this position.
Kindly see our candidate information pack for a comprehensive job description and person specification for this role.