Band 7 CAMHS Family Therapist/Systemic Psychotherapist - Bristol

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in mental health services is seeking a CAMHS clinician to provide enhanced systemic psychotherapy for young people and families. The role involves working collaboratively with various partners, maintaining high clinical standards, and demonstrating leadership. Ideal candidates will have experience in child and adolescent mental health, particularly in eating disorders, and possess strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as a CAMHS clinician in multiple contexts including Eating Disorders.
• Post qualification experience in child and adolescent mental health specialty.

Responsibilities

• Liaise and work effectively with professionals within partnership agencies.
• Ensure appropriate levels of clinical supervision and governance.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Organisational Skills

Education

First degree in social work, nursing or psychology

Eligible for MSc in Family Therapy

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To liaise and work effectively with professionals within partnership agencies

To ensure that appropriate levels of clinical supervision are maintained and that clinical governance is of an excellent standard

To participate fully in the work of CAMHS, as well as participating in the referral and assessment process (Choice & Partnership Approach/i-thrive approach)

To demonstrate leadership across the team in area of expertise

To work within all latest relevant clinical frameworks and guidelines including (but not limited to) NICE, Future in Mind, Eating Disorders Commissioning Guide etc.

To exercise responsibility for the governance of systemic practice through contributing to the development of policy and procedures guiding its application in a local CAMHS setting

To apply a sound knowledge of safeguarding issues and child development to work with young people and families referred to CAMHS and identify when to refer to other agencies

To observe the professional Code of Conduct and Ethics as laid down by the Association of Family Therapy and UKCP

To maintain adequate records and case notes in accordance with Trust Policy and professional guidelines

To monitor and evaluate progress through responding effectively to feedback from members of the client and professional system. This will include the use of appropriate

CYP IAPT measures

To hold an appropriate caseload

Communications and Working Relationships

Other team members

CAMHS colleagues who have roles within the Eating Disorder care pathway and wider service provision

Service Transformation Manager

Clinical Team Lead

Most challenging part of this role

The role will require a clear communicator who is able to work across partnership services who may have different goals

To implement an enhanced systemic psychotherapy provision, for young people and families

To manage complex relationships across CAMHS teams and other partner agencies.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience as a CAMHS clinician in multiple contexts including Eating Disorders
• Post qualification experience in child and adolescent mental health speciality and in working with families with severe and complex difficulties
• Experience of problems that present to a CAMHS service and appropriate interventions

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• First degree and or professional qualification or equivalent in social work, nursing or psychology or other first qualification as recognised by AFT.
• Eligible to complete MSc in Family Therapy and UKCP Registration

Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to communicate highly complex information, both verbally and in written reports and formulations
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Evidence of continuing Professional Development and ability to complete clinical requirements

Desirable criteria

• Skills in live supervision of multi-disciplinary colleagues

personal qualities

Essential criteria

• Ability to contain and work with organisational stress and to attenuate the stress of others.

Desirable criteria

• Flexible and personable approach to multi-disciplinary work