Systemic Family Therapist

EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced family therapist to provide care coordination and therapy to young people within a community-based multidisciplinary team. The role requires expertise in mental health assessments and treatment for adolescents, alongside the ability to supervise staff and collaborate across services. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment focused on quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified family therapist with relevant experience.
• Experience in working with adolescents and mental health difficulties.
• Ability to provide clinical supervision and manage a caseload.

Responsibilities

• Provide care coordination and family/systemic therapy to young people.
• Assess and treat young people with severe emotional difficulties.
• Support MDT in formulating presentations of young people.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Assessment and treatment of mental health

Education

Relevant degree in psychology or therapy

Job description

Overview

The post holder will provide care coordination and family/systemic therapy to young people within Newham CAMHS. They will contribute to the effective functioning of the MDT and provide both clinical and management supervision.

Responsibilities

• You will join the Adolescent Mental Health Team (AMHT), a community-based, multidisciplinary team that operates using the Care Programme Approach. The AMHT includes psychiatry, psychology, nursing, and family therapy, and is a highly effective and supportive team within a thriving CAMHS service.
• This role will involve supporting Early Intervention in Psychosis for 13 to 18-year-olds, as well as assessing and treating young people with severe emotional and mental health difficulties, including those presenting with high-risk behaviour. You will hold a caseload and collaborate with other team members, as well as work independently.
• As a family therapist, you will offer family, parent, and individual therapeutic interventions, while also supporting the MDT in formulating young people\'s presentations within a systemic context.
• In addition, the post holder will be responsible for the clinical supervision of Band 7 family therapists and may provide line management.
• You will also participate in the AMHT duty rota, supporting young people held within the team.
• The role will involve supporting the Operational Lead and Senior Nurse in managing the team and developing interfaces with partner services, both community-based and inpatient.
• Opportunities to contribute to the CAMHS Family Therapy clinic will be available.
• The post holder will also be encouraged to participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives within CAMHS.

Values and Mission

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people\'s lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.