Family Therapist

West London NHS Trust; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Psychologist to join their CAMHS team. In this full-time position, you will conduct crisis assessments and provide interventions to young people and their families. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in crisis management and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to support diverse mental health needs. This role offers excellent opportunities for professional development and support.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people and their families.
• Experience in a CAMHS setting.
• Creative and flexible problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Conduct crisis assessments and interventions.
• Manage an individual caseload.
• Support families and young people in crisis.

Skills

Crisis assessment

Intervention planning

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

Doctorate in Psychology

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Psychologist with experience working with young people and their families to join Tri-borough CAMHS. This is a full-time, permanent Band 7 position within the CAMHS Alliance service.

The Alliance Crisis Care Team is an evolving service providing brief interventions and outreach to children and young people with acute psychological and mental health issues, aiming to prevent hospital admissions. The role involves conducting crisis assessments and interventions, and developing clinical skills through work on a CAMHS Helpline.

We value diverse skills and will support staff to develop their full potential. The ideal candidate is creative, flexible, confident in problem-solving, decision-making, and eager to grow professionally.

We welcome Clinical or Counselling Psychologists with CAMHS experience interested in this role.

The successful applicant will work alongside other psychologists, manage an individual caseload, and receive supervision from an experienced Clinical Psychologist.

The Alliance Crisis Team serves three key pathways:

• Acute Trust and out-of-hours services
• Intensive community support, Home Treatment, and Post A&E review
• Community support with Tier 3 CAMHS interface and Tier 4 diversion/step-down

Postholders will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, conducting assessments, risk evaluations, and developing risk management plans for young people in crisis across various sites covered by the service.

Additional responsibilities include providing direct support to families and young people, assisting in treatment planning, and offering consultation to families, carers, and professionals involved in the young person's care.

West London NHS Trust is a diverse healthcare provider delivering mental health, physical healthcare, and community services. It manages high secure hospitals and provides services across London boroughs. The Trust employs over 5,000 staff, with a majority from BME backgrounds, and has a turnover exceeding £500m for 2024-25.

The Trust is rated 'Good' overall by the CQC, with forensic services rated 'Outstanding'. It actively participates in regional healthcare collaborations and leadership roles in mental health services for children and adolescents.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Amar Bhoobun
• Job Title: Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]