Senior CAMHS Family Therapist - Systemic & Eating Disorders

EasyInfoBlog.com LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive NHS Band 7 salary

Permanent employment

Professional development

Clinical supervision

Career progression

Specialist experience

CYP-IAPT training

Job summary

EasyInfoBlog.com LLC is seeking an experienced Specialist Family Therapist to join West London NHS Trust's CAMHS Systemic and Family Psychotherapy Team in London. The role focuses on systemic and family psychotherapy for children and young people, including eating disorders, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based interventions and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The position involves managing a clinical caseload, developing treatment plans, and contributing to service development.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Systemic Family Therapy (IFT or AFT accredited).
• UKCP registration as a psychotherapist or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a relevant setting.
• Extensive experience with children and adolescents with complex mental health needs.
• Experience safeguarding children and young people.
• Knowledge of child development, trauma and adverse childhood experiences.
• Familiarity with the Children Act 1989 and Mental Health Act 1983.
• Strong abilities in family assessment and therapeutic intervention.
• Excellent communication and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist systemic and family psychotherapy to children, adolescents and families.
• Deliver family-based interventions for eating disorders.
• Conduct comprehensive psychological and family assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based approaches.
• Manage a clinical caseload with complex presentations.
• Facilitate family therapy clinics and systemic interventions.
• Collaborate with CAMHS and external organisations to coordinate care.
• Provide clinical consultation to colleagues.
• Engage in supervision, audits, and service development activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

CYP-IAPT training

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Systemic Family Therapy (IFT/AFT accredited)

UKCP registration

Job description

EasyInfoBlog.com LLC is seeking an experienced Specialist Family Therapist to join West London NHS Trust's CAMHS Systemic and Family Psychotherapy Team in London. The role focuses on systemic and family psychotherapy for children and young people, including eating disorders, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based interventions and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The position involves managing a clinical caseload, developing treatment plans, and contributing to service development.