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Psychotherapist - (Children's Trauma)

CAMHS Professionals
Scunthorpe · posted 19 August 2026
Location
Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire
Category
Healthcare and Medical

Psychotherapist (Children’s Trauma) Full Time



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Location: North Lincolnshire,

Reporting to: Senior Psychotherapist

Accountable to: Clinical Director



About the Role

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Psychotherapist to join our team, supporting children, young people and families affected by trauma and complex needs.

The role involves managing a caseload and delivering therapeutic assessments, interventions and reviews. You will work collaboratively with young people, families, schools and multi-agency professionals to achieve positive outcomes and ensure a safe, trauma-informed approach.


Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a caseload of children, young people and families.
  • Complete therapeutic assessments and develop individual intervention plans.
  • Deliver 1:1 and group therapeutic interventions.
  • Work collaboratively with parents, carers, schools and other professionals.
  • Attend and contribute to multi-agency and review meetings.
  • Provide professional consultation, training and support where appropriate.
  • Complete professional reports, including progress, discharge and EHCP reports.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential clinical and case records.
  • Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
  • Participate in supervision, CPD, team meetings and service development.
  • Promote a trauma-informed, inclusive and child-centred environment.


About You

You will have:

  • A recognised diploma/qualification in Counselling, Psychotherapy, Social Work, Family Support or a related therapeutic discipline.
  • Professional membership with an appropriate governing or accredited body.
  • Experience working therapeutically with children, young people and families.
  • Knowledge of trauma, attachment, child development, safeguarding and neurodiversity.
  • Experience completing therapeutic assessments and professional reports.
  • Experience of multi-agency working.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organisational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
  • The ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.


Experience within Children’s Services, therapeutic/counselling settings, or trauma-informed practice is highly desirable.

What We Value

Our work is guided by Connection, Creativity, Collaboration, Development, Communication and Responsiveness. xwzovoh We are committed to innovative, holistic and trauma-informed approaches that remove barriers and improve outcomes for children and young people.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference to children and young people through therapeutic intervention, we would love to hear from you.

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