Family safeguarding therapist

Opus People Solutions; Walsall; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

Opus People Solutions, on behalf of Walsall Council, seeks a Family Safeguarding Therapist for a hybrid role involving direct mental health interventions with parents and carers. Candidates should have experience in therapeutic models and driving is essential for the position. This assignment offers a competitive hourly rate based on qualifications and experience, within a supportive mental health team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering therapeutic interventions across various specialisms.
• Essential to have knowledge of therapeutic models related to mental health.
• Driving required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychological and systemic interventions on a 1-2-1 and group basis.
• Assess and coordinate evidence-based interventions for parents with complex needs.
• Develop bespoke interventions based on individual mental health needs.

Skills

Trauma-informed CBT

DBT

EMDR

Functional family therapy

Systemic family therapy

Education

Relevant qualifications in therapeutic interventions

Job description

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Opus People Solutions on behalf of Walsall Council have an exciting opportunity for a Family Safeguarding Therapist to join their team.

Job Details

• Length of assignment: 3 Months
• Hours per week: 37
• Hourly rate: £30-£40
• Remote/Office based: Hybrid - all therapeutic appointments will be face to face

We are looking to recruit therapists to work within our Family Safeguarding Mental Health Team.

You will be responsible for delivering psychological and/or systemic interventions with parents and carers within Walsall, both on a 1-2-1 basis and within groups. You will work with adults with significant and complex needs, focusing on engaging with parents regarding their mental health and well-being, while coordinating with the wider social care system involved with the family.

Your responsibilities include clinical provision such as assessment, formulation, and implementing time-limited evidence-based interventions within the team.

You will need to identify the most appropriate mental health/psychological interventions for individuals and develop bespoke interventions for parents based on their mental health needs, informed by professional knowledge and practice skills related to therapeutic models such as trauma-informed CBT, DBT, EMDR, functional therapy, and systemic family therapy.

We seek candidates with relevant experience and qualifications in delivering therapeutic interventions across various specialisms, including but not limited to trauma-informed CBT, DBT, EMDR, functional family therapy, and systemic family therapy.

Driving is essential for this role.