Family and Systemic Psychotherapist

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Reading is seeking a Band 7 psychotherapist to deliver assessments and therapeutic interventions in children's mental health. You will collaborate with schools and other agencies, manage a diverse caseload, and contribute to service development. This flexible part-time role offers excellent learning opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days' annual leave

Generous NHS pension scheme

Career development opportunities

'Cycle to Work' scheme

Discounts at retailers

Qualifications

• Qualified or about to qualify Family and Systemic psychotherapist accredited by UKCP.
• Experience in children, young people, and families Mental Health services.
• UK driving licence and access to a vehicle or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessments and therapeutic interventions.
• Independently manage an appropriately sized caseload.
• Work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Assessment skills

Collaboration

Supervision skills

Education

Accredited Family and Systemic psychotherapist

Core profession as per job specification

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 psychotherapist to join our Berkshire CAMHS West Specialist Community Team, covering Reading, Wokingham, and Newbury. Your main base will be Erlegh House, in the beautiful grounds of the University of Reading.

About the role

The Specialist Community Teams provide assessments, therapeutic interventions, and care coordination for children and young people with moderate to severe complex mental health difficulties. Working with a complex, diverse and varied caseload across social, cultural, and individual differences, your role includes:

• Delivering assessments, interventions and care
• Offering individual and family sessions and running reflective clinics
• Collaborating with schools, social care, and other agencies
• Being involved in service development
• Receiving regular supervision and ongoing learning opportunities

Who you might be

You might be a newly qualified therapist seeking excellent learning opportunities from senior therapists and psychologists, or an experienced practitioner looking for a flexible role in a compassionate service. This part time role could be four full days or five shorter days to fit around any other commitments.

Our Trust is rated "Outstanding" by the CQC and is recognised for its supportive culture, where staff feel valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessments and therapeutic interventions to young people and their families, as appropriate.
• Provide care co-ordination for young people open to the Service.
• Independently manage an appropriately sized caseload.
• Use supervision effectively.
• Offer supervision and training to junior colleagues and other agencies as appropriate.
• Work with colleagues to support the clinical leadership of the team.
• Work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and within a multiagency system.
• Work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice.
• Contribute to audit, service development and research, as appropriate.
• Maintain own continuing professional development and contribute to team professional development initiatives.

Qualifications

• A qualified or about to qualify Family and Systemic psychotherapist accredited by UKCP
• A core profession as per the job specification
• Experience in children, young people and families Mental Health services (this could include placements)
• A UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the equivalent ability to effectively reach rural locations.

About Berkshire Healthcare

At Berkshire Healthcare, we foster an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. Watch our careers video to learn more. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and offer guaranteed interviews to disabled applicants and armed forces community members who meet the minimum criteria. Please note we may close positions before the advertised date. If you need help with your application, please contact us on [email protected]. Once you have applied, please check your email regularly for updates. All appointments are subject to NHS Employment Checks, and false information may result in withdrawal of offers. For information on how we store your information, please review our privacy statement. No agencies, please.

About Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Benefits

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites