Family and Systemic Psychotherapist

Priory Group; Keston; Presencial; GBP 25.000 - 32.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend

Descripción de la vacante

Priory Hospital Hayes Grove is seeking a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist to join the Allied Health Professionals and Psychology department on a permanent part‑time basis.

In this role you will provide specialist family and systemic therapy to individuals, couples and families, undertake assessments, develop tailored treatment plans and work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure person‑centred care and continuous service improvement.

Formación

• Master’s-level qualification in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy.
• UKCP registration via approved route (IFP/AFSP or College of Family, Couple and Systemic Therapy).
• AFSP (formerly AFT) registration expected.

Responsabilidades

• Provide specialist family and systemic therapy to individuals, couples and families.
• Complete comprehensive assessments and develop tailored treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to support recovery and strengthen family dynamics.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for person-centred care.
• Support families to understand mental health difficulties and coping strategies.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to risk assessments and care planning.
• Contribute to service development and ongoing therapeutic improvements.

Conocimientos

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical assessments

Care planning

Educación

Master’s degree in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy

Descripción del empleo

Family and Systemic Psychotherapist

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Priory Hospital Hayes Grove

Compensation: £24,720 - £32,136 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Hayes Grove

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.

What you'll be doing

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.

What you'll bring to the role

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.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.