Family Therapist CAMHS

NHS; Northampton; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading mental health charity as a Family Therapist in Northampton, providing vital family therapy services within a supportive team of qualified professionals. Enjoy a flexible working pattern and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous leave and pension options.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Sickness policy comparable to the NHS

Access to the Blue Light Card

35 days annual leave including bank holidays

Life cover

Salary Sacrifice Electric Car scheme

Free parking

Access to free vocational qualifications

On-site facilities such as gym, swimming pool, and cafes

Qualifications

• Experience working with complex family dynamics and high levels of risk.
• AFT and UKCP registered or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide family therapy assessment and treatment services.
• Collaborate effectively with other agencies including social services.
• Engage in clinical governance and regular service audits.

Skills

Family Therapy

Clinical Governance

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Excellence

Education

Masters degree in Family Therapy

Job description

Looking for a Family Therapist role where you have support and development from over 50 qualified psychologists and psychological therapists?

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)

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 could also be suitable for multisystemic family therapists (MST).

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

Our CAMHS is a Trauma-Informed Care Service, ensuring that all our actions are driven by an understanding of how trauma affects individuals 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

• Provide family therapy assessment and treatment services
• Arrange and participate in family therapy meetings and workshops
• Collaborate effectively with other agencies including social services, primary care, and the voluntary sector
• Contribute to the development of the multidisciplinary team
• Ensure all duties comply with our policies and statutory requirements
• Engage in clinical governance and regular service audits
• Maintain accurate records of clinical activity and stay updated with current research

About you

• Masters degree qualified in Family Therapy
• AFT and UKCP registered or equivalent
• Experience working with complex family dynamics and high levels of risk
• Skilled in clinical governance, auditing, and 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 that inspires hope. We collaborate with various organizations to transform the lives of people with complex mental health needs. We provide specialist mental healthcare, including inpatient and community services, education, and research to improve lives.

Our vision is a society where everyone living with mental health challenges 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 means contributing to transformative work that impacts some of society's most vulnerable individuals.

Our patients and colleagues expect you to embody the St Andrews CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence daily.

We offer an excellent package that includes:

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

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

Job responsibilities

Previous experience in mental health settings, particularly inpatient services, is advantageous. However, applications from newly qualified therapists are also welcome.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Masters degree qualified in Family Therapy
• AFT and UKCP registered or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to ensure suitability for the role.

Salary ranges from £43,897 to £55,000 per year, with 35 days leave plus benefits.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours