Course Overview

Upon graduation, you will be able to practice independently as a Certified Play Therapist in a number of settings including schools, primary health care, care homes, adoption and fostering agencies, hospitals, and social services where you will work with individual and groups of children with moderate to severe emotional, behavioral and mental health problems.

Clinical Supervisor

Play Therapy Instructor

Play Therapist

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General Eligibility

Applicants should have completed the PG Certificate Therapeutic Play Skills at Leeds Beckett University, or hold an equivalent qualification. Have a minimum of 50 hours of clinically supervised practice. Applicants should have a work-based placement, which may be the applicant's place of work, and a PTUK-approved Clinical Supervisor member, who must be in place before clinical work starts. Applicants will also need to evidence of their Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover. All suitable candidates will be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process.

Part Time Work Details

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Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.