Roles in CAMHS
Psychotherapist
About the role...
CAMHS psychotherapists treat a range of emotional and behavioural problems that might have been resistant to other treatments.
Child and adolescent psychotherapists tailor their approach to the individual child or young person, and can use a combination of talking, observation and play to understand what a child is struggling with. They are specially trained to understand communications at a deep level, which has been proven to lead to long-term benefits in terms of mental health.
As well as working directly with children or young people, psychotherapists at CAMHS might also work with parents, families and carers.
What qualifications do I need?
Psychotherapists will usually have a degree in a relevant subject such as psychology and/or be a qualified and experienced healthcare practitioner. They will then take a specialist post-graduate qualification in psychotherapy, which combines study with clinical training under supervision.
What experience do I need to bring?
Most CAMHS psychotherapists will have experience in working as a psychotherapist with children or young people; however, if you are trained as adult psychotherapist, you could transfer your skills to CAMHS.