Band 8a CAMHS Service Family Therapist - Clevedon

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; Clevedon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Systemic Family Therapist to join the North Somerset CAMHS team. In this role, you will lead on assessments and treatments for young people with mental health issues, particularly within the Eating Disorder pathway, while providing guidance to a multi-disciplinary team and contributing to training and development initiatives.

Benefits

In-house and external training opportunities

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic Systemic Family Therapist with experience in children's mental health.
• Strong skills in assessment and treatment of mental health presentations.
• Experience in leading consultations and providing supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessments and treatments for young people with mental health issues, including Eating Disorders.
• Provide consultation and supervision to team members.
• Coordinate systemic clinics and conduct training for staff and students.

Skills

Leadership

Systemic Practice

Clinical Expertise

Consultation

Supervision

Education

Qualified Systemic Family Therapist

Job description

Job overview

North Somerset CAMHS are investing in their leadership team to support the ongoing delivery of outstanding care

We are looking for an experienced Systemic Family Therapist to join our forward thinking North Somerset CAMHS. We have a commitment to systemic practice, recognising the importance of a systemic perspective when working with children and young people.

The post holder will bring enthusiasm and leadership to the multi-disciplinary team and will offer consultation, supervision and clinical expertise to ensure children and young people are offered effective systemic interventions. The service offers training opportunities to systemic family practitioners and MSc students; we have a commitment to the development and supervision of our systemic professionals with longstanding links to the University of Exeter.

The post will include working within the Eating Disorder pathway, coordinating systemic clinics, working with families and upskilling others in the team.

Although this post is a Band 8a and aimed at more experienced Systemic Family Therapists, we are happy to consider and interview those who may be more recently qualified and interested in a 12 month development role. Both in-house and external training will be available as appropriate.

We look forward to meeting you.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will lead on the assessment and treatment for young people presenting with a range of mental health presentations, including Eating Disorders for which we have a specific pathway of care.

The post is based in North Somerset CAMHS delivering service across two sites.

Weston-super-Mare and Clevedon are thriving seaside towns within easy commuting distance to Bristol and Taunton. The M5 motorway is within easy access. Weston-super-Mare is a growing multi-cultural area with numerous amenities and has access to the beautiful coastline and also the Mendip Hills. The area is ideal for those who like an active outside lifestyle but also who want to be within each reach of Bristol and Taunton. There are a number of outstanding Ofsted rated schools within the area.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.