Family Therapist CAMHS

NHS; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established mental health charity is seeking a passionate Family Therapist to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work within a Trauma-Informed Care Service, providing vital support to families facing complex mental health challenges. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high standards of care while engaging in clinical governance. With a commitment to making a real difference, this organization reinvests all profits into improving services. If you're dedicated to helping vulnerable individuals and thrive in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Pension

NHS-standard Sickness Policy

Blue Light Card Access

35 Days Annual Leave

Life Cover

Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Scheme

Free Parking

Access to Free Vocational Qualifications

On-site Gym

Swimming Pool

Qualifications

• Masters degree qualified in Family Therapy with AFT and UKCP registration.
• Experienced in working with complex family dynamics and high levels of risk.

Responsibilities

• Provide family therapy assessment and treatment services.
• Engage in clinical governance and regular audits of the service.

Skills

Family Therapy

Clinical Governance

Working with Complex Family Dynamics

Auditing

Education

Masters Degree in Family Therapy

AFT and UKCP Registration

Job description

Job summary

Looking for a Family Therapist role where you have the support and development from over 50 Qualified Psychologists and Psychological Therapists?

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Family Therapist to join St Andrews Healthcare in Northampton on a full-time or part-time permanent basis to work across our CAMHS Service. The role may also be suitable for multisystemic family therapists (MST).

Previous experience in mental health settings, particularly inpatient services, is advantageous but not essential.

Our CAMHS is a Trauma-Informed Care Service, ensuring that everything we do is driven by an understanding of how trauma affects the whole person—physically, mentally, and socially. We provide low secure Tier 4 CAMHS inpatient services, aiming to enable young people to live well and reach their full potential in the least restrictive environment possible.

Main duties of the job

Duties of the role:

1. Provide family therapy assessment and treatment services
2. Arrange and attend family therapy meetings and workshops
3. Work effectively with other agencies including social services, primary care, and the voluntary sector
4. Contribute to the development of the multidisciplinary team
5. Ensure all duties are carried out in line with policies and statutory requirements
6. Engage in clinical governance and regular audits of the service
7. Maintain accurate records of clinical activity and stay updated with current research

More about you:

• Masters degree qualified in Family Therapy
• AFT and UKCP registered or equivalent
• Experienced in working with complex family dynamics and high levels of risk
• Skilled in clinical governance, auditing, and clinical supervision
• Passionate about working with individuals with complex mental health needs
• Dynamic, enthusiastic, compassionate, professional, and committed to high standards

About us

Our Charity

We are St Andrews, a mental health charity inspiring hope. We collaborate with various organizations to transform the lives of people with complex mental health needs. We provide specialist mental healthcare, inpatient and community services, education, and research to improve lives.

Our vision is a society where everyone living with mental health needs is heard, valued, and hopeful for their future.

As a charity, all profits are reinvested into new services and facilities. Being independent allows us the flexibility to make a real difference. Joining us offers the chance to contribute to transformative work for society’s most vulnerable.

Our patients and colleagues expect you to embody our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence every day.

We offer an excellent package that includes:

• Pension, NHS-standard Sickness policy, Blue Light Card access
• 35 days annual leave including bank holidays, increasing to 41 after 10 years
• Life cover, Salary Sacrifice Electric Car scheme
• Free parking, access to free vocational qualifications
• On-site facilities such as gym, swimming pool, cafes within beautiful grounds

For further details, contact our Internal Recruitment Consultant James Farrelly at 07827856634.