Family And Systemic Psychotherapist

Priory Group; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Priory Hospital Hayes Grove is seeking a skilled Family and Systemic Psychotherapist to join our multidisciplinary team. You will assess patients, develop tailored treatment plans, and deliver systemic interventions to individuals, couples and families, promoting recovery and improved relationships.

Applicants require a Master’s-level qualification in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy and UKCP registration via an approved route; AFSP/IF/T/ College of Family, Couple and Systemic Therapy.

Qualifications

• Master’s-level qualification in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy.
• UKCP registration via approved route (IFT/AFSP or College of Family, Couple and Systemic Therapy).
• Post‑qualification experience in mental health services (inpatient/outpatient).

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist family and systemic therapy to individuals, couples and families.
• Complete comprehensive assessments and develop tailored treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence‑based therapeutic interventions to support recovery and relationships.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure person‑centred care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to risk assessments and reviews.

Skills

Family therapy

Systemic therapy

UKCP registration

Education

Master’s-level qualification in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy

Job description

Salary: £24,720–£32,136 per annum, pro rata, depending on accreditation
Hours: Part‑time, 22.5 hours per week

Priory Hospital Hayes Grove is one of the UK’s leading mental health and addiction rehab hospitals. We can provide world‑class residential treatment for a range of mental health conditions, including treatment for depression, as well as drug and alcohol addiction treatment. The hospital also offers a comprehensive eating disorder service for adults, with inpatient, day care and outpatient support available. In addition, we provide outpatient treatment for young people as well as private CAMHS assessments options and private autism assessments for adults.

In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care. Provide specialist family and systemic therapy to individuals, couples and families, supporting positive therapeutic outcomes. Complete comprehensive assessments and develop tailored treatment plans to meet the needs of patients and their families. Deliver evidence‑based therapeutic interventions to support recovery, improve relationships and strengthen family dynamics. Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, person‑centred care. Support families to understand mental health difficulties and develop effective coping strategies. Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to risk assessments, care planning and clinical reviews. Contribute to service development and the ongoing improvement of therapeutic services. Additional information is available in the attached job description.

Essential for the Role – Family and Systemic Psychotherapist

Applicants must hold a Master’s‑level qualification in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy, typically completed through a four‑year qualifying course, and hold UKCP registration via an approved route, such as IFT/AFSP or the College of Family, Couple and Systemic Therapy. AFSP (formerly AFT) registration is also expected. Candidates should have post‑qualification experience working within mental health services, including inpatient and/or outpatient settings.

Desirable Experience

Experience working within multidisciplinary teams, delivering systemic interventions to individuals and families, and supporting patients with complex mental health needs would be advantageous. Experience of contributing to care planning, clinical assessments and collaborative therapeutic approaches would also be beneficial.