Family Therapist (CAMHS) Part Time

The Methodist Church in Britain; Cottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Priory Hospital Chelmsford is seeking a part-time family therapist to join the CAMHS team. The role focuses on assessing children, young people and families, then delivering family therapy to improve communication during inpatient treatment.

The position requires a recognised Family Therapy qualification at Masters level and full membership of a relevant professional body. DBS/ safeguarding checks are required as part of the selection process.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Family Therapy.
• Completion of a four-year Masters-level training programme.
• Full and active membership of relevant professional bodies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic support and interventions to children, adolescents and their families for mental health difficulties.
• Run family therapy sessions to improve communication, resolve conflict and strengthen relationships.
• Work with the multidisciplinary CAMHS team to develop and carry out individual care plans.
• Assess family dynamics and the factors affecting a young person's mental health and wellbeing.
• Give families guidance and support on coping strategies and resilience during inpatient treatment.

Skills

Family therapy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Masters level training

Family Therapy qualification

Job description

Part-time family therapist post within the CAMHS team at Priory Hospital Chelmsford, an independent hospital treating adults and adolescents with mental health problems. The work centres on assessing children, young people and their families, then delivering family therapy to improve communication and relationships during inpatient treatment. The role sits within a multidisciplinary team and suits a therapist who can work with diverse family structures and cultures. Fit depends on a Family Therapy qualification at Masters level and full membership of a recognised professional body.

What the job involves

• Deliver therapeutic support and interventions to children, adolescents and their families for mental health difficulties
• Run family therapy sessions to improve communication, resolve conflict and strengthen relationships
• Work with the multidisciplinary CAMHS team to develop and carry out individual care plans
• Assess family dynamics and the factors affecting a young person's mental health and wellbeing
• Give families guidance and support on coping strategies and resilience during inpatient treatment

What’s required

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Family Therapy
• Completion of a four-year Masters-level training programme

Registration & licences

• Full and active membership of relevant professional bodies such as the Association for Family Therapy or UK Council for Psychotherapy

Experience

• Demonstrable experience working with children, adolescents and families in clinical, community or mental health settings, ideally CAMHS
• Proven experience assessing, formulating and delivering tailored interventions across diverse family structures and cultural backgrounds
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams on holistic care planning

Skills & knowledge

• Strong grounding in psychological theories and family systems therapy
• Applying a range of therapeutic models effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Building rapport and trust and managing complex, sensitive family dynamics

Checks & eligibility

• Successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the DBS, Access NI or Disclosure Scotland

What’s offered

• DBS check cost covered by Priory