Clinical Specialist: Parent & Family Therapist

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in South London is looking for a Clinical Specialist Parent Worker to support children and families with complex mental health needs. This role involves delivering evidence-based interventions, conducting assessments, and working collaboratively with parents and multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications in psychotherapy or psychology and experience in child mental health settings. Competitive salary package is offered for this full-time position.

Benefits

Generous pay and pensions

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

NHS discounts

Counselling services

Staff restaurants

Qualifications

• Professional training and relevant CAMHS experience.
• Registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) or relevant body.
• Additional therapeutic modality training such as EMDR.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessments and interventions for children and families.
• Support parents dealing with complex mental health difficulties.
• Contribute to the effective functioning of the CAMHS team.

Skills

Psychotherapy skills

Risk assessment

Cultural competency

Team collaboration

Education

Postgraduate accredited training in Systemic Psychotherapy

Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology

Job description

A healthcare trust in South London is looking for a Clinical Specialist Parent Worker to support children and families with complex mental health needs. This role involves delivering evidence-based interventions, conducting assessments, and working collaboratively with parents and multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications in psychotherapy or psychology and experience in child mental health settings. Competitive salary package is offered for this full-time position.