CYP-Psychological TherapiesTrainee - ASC / LD Modality

This is a dual application process. In addition to applying for this position with us, you must also complete aUCLapplication for the Course Team to review. The Course Team will liaise with uson whether you meet the academic requirements for the course during the recruitment process. You will only be offered aUCLtraining place if you are successful in securing this post and you meet the university training requirements (such as academic background, relevant experience, visa approval)., Please note you need to complete 2 applications one for the CAMHS roles and the other for the University Course. Please reviewtheadditionaldocumentsfor more information onthe role,personspecificationotheremployment documents. We are expecting a high number of applicants for this post, so please apply early. We will need to close the advert before the official closing date, if we have reached our agreed maximum number of applicants.

• Minimum second-class Bachelors degree from a UK University or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant subject, eg Psychology, Social Worker, Nursing etc.
• A core profession as recognised by BABCP (for example, mental health nursing, social work) or a level 6 qualification (typically this would be an undergraduate degree) and meet the eligibility criteria for the BABCP Knowledge Skills and Attitudes (KSA) route. To be eligible for the KSA route you would need to have a minimum of 2 years' relevant full-time equivalent therapeutic experience in a mental health setting.
Desirable
• Further post graduate training in relevant area of professional psychology, health and social care Practice.
• Completed MSc / PhD in a subject related to child mental health/ child development
Experience Essential
• A minimum of two years working within a relevant environment / service.
• Experience supporting people with Neurodevelopmental Diagnosis: Autism, Intellectual Disability.
• Experience supporting People who express their distress though behaviours that challenge others.
• Experience of Multi Agency working and liaising across internal and external agencies
Desirable
• Experience implementing adapted communication aids, CBT principals and PBS / SPELL orientated approaches
• Experience of teaching other professionals
• Experience/knowledge of working in a multi-ethnic community and of working with interpreters.
Skills Essential
• Knowledge of features of Autism, Intellectual Disability, co-morbidities and challenges associated with these conditions.
• Understanding of issues related to post diagnosis.
• Knowledge and understanding of NICE Guidelines
• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with children, young people and their families.
Desirable
• Knowledge of current developments in CAMHS
• Ability to teach basic CAMHS concepts
• Understanding of evidence based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice.
  
  Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.