Family safeguarding therapist

TN United Kingdom; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Family Safeguarding Therapist within a dynamic team focused on mental health. This role involves delivering psychological interventions to parents and carers, addressing complex needs with a compassionate approach. You'll engage with individuals, providing tailored support while collaborating with the wider social care system. This innovative position offers a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility while ensuring face-to-face therapeutic appointments. If you are passionate about making a difference in mental health, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in delivering therapeutic interventions.
• Qualifications in mental health and psychological interventions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and formulate treatment plans.
• Provide evidence-based interventions tailored to individual needs.
• Apply therapeutic intervention models effectively.

Skills

Trauma-informed CBT

DBT

EMDR

Functional family therapy

Systemic family therapy

Job description

Opus People Solutions, on behalf of Walsall Council, has an exciting opportunity for a Family Safeguarding Therapist.

Job Details

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

Role Overview

We are recruiting therapists to work within our Family Safeguarding Mental Health Team. You will deliver psychological and systemic interventions with parents and carers in Walsall, both on a 1-2-1 basis and in groups. Your focus will be on engaging with adults with complex needs, particularly regarding their mental health and well-being, while collaborating with the wider social care system involved with the family.

Responsibilities

1. Conduct assessments, formulate treatment plans, and provide evidence-based, time-limited interventions.
2. Identify the most appropriate mental health or psychological intervention for each individual, developing bespoke interventions based on parental mental health needs.
3. Apply professional knowledge and practice skills related to therapeutic intervention models such as trauma-informed CBT, DBT, EMDR, functional therapy, and systemic family therapy.

Qualifications and Experience

We seek candidates with relevant experience and qualifications in delivering therapeutic interventions across various specialisms, including trauma-informed CBT, DBT, EMDR, functional family therapy, and systemic family therapy.

Additional Requirements

Driving is essential for this role.