Systemic Family Therapist

NHS; Tendring; On-site; GBP 51,562 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 33 days incl. bank

Birthday off

Training opportunities

Well‑being support

Pension contribution

24/7 GP service

Job summary

Dunnock View is seeking a part‑time Systemic Family Therapist to provide systemic psychotherapy to individuals and families affected by trauma and mental health disorders.

You will support the multidisciplinary team, contribute to risk management, and facilitate staff development and reflective practice within the Therapies Team.

Qualifications

• Completed a qualifying course in Systemic Psychotherapy at master’s or doctorate level, accredited by the AFT.
• Registered with UKCP.
• Experience working with adolescents and their families presenting with complex mental health needs, high‑risk behaviours and neurodevelopmental conditions in a mental health setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highly skilled systemic interventions for families of young people with complex mental health problems, learning difficulties or developmental issues.
• Conduct in‑depth risk assessments and formulate short‑ and long‑term crisis plans for young people at risk to themselves or others.
• Provide evidence‑based systemic perspectives to multidisciplinary risk management, care planning and decision‑making.
• Manage a complex caseload and facilitate appropriate group work, including carer support groups.
• Monitor clinical progress through regular reviews of systemic treatment.
• Engage with young people and their families, drawing upon theoretical and practical knowledge.
• Support staff development through training, consultation, formulation meetings and reflective practice sessions.
• Contribute to service development within the Therapies Team and wider service.

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Systemic Psychotherapy

Job description

As a Systemic Family Therapist working part‑time (16 hours a week) at Dunnock View, you will provide systemic family psychotherapy to men and women who have experienced trauma and are affected by mental health disorders. You will support the treatment team, contribute to multidisciplinary risk management, and facilitate training, consultation and reflective practice for staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highly skilled systemic interventions for families of young people with complex mental health problems, learning difficulties or developmental issues.
• Conduct in‑depth risk assessments and formulate short‑ and long‑term crisis plans for young people at risk to themselves or others.
• Provide evidence‑based systemic perspectives to multidisciplinary risk management, care planning and decision‑making.
• Manage a complex caseload and facilitate appropriate group work, including carer support groups.
• Monitor clinical progress through regular reviews of systemic treatment.
• Engage with young people and their families, drawing upon theoretical and practical knowledge.
• Support staff development through training, consultation, formulation meetings and reflective practice sessions.
• Contribute to service development within the Therapies Team and wider service.

Qualifications

• Completed a qualifying course in Systemic Psychotherapy at master’s or doctorate level, accredited by the AFT.
• Registered with UKCP.
• Experience working with adolescents and their families presenting with complex mental health needs, high‑risk behaviours and neurodevelopmental conditions in a mental health setting.

Benefits

• Annual base salary of £51,562.50 (FTE) / £22,000 pro‑rata.
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), birthday off and option to buy additional leave.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Access to the Rewards & Benefits platform Ely‑Vate.
• Well‑being support and activities.
• Blue Light Card discounts.
• Life Assurance and pension contribution.
• Stream instant access to earned wages and financial well‑being support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion.
• Enhanced maternity package.

Location

Dunnock View is a 42‑bed service providing trauma‑informed care for men and and women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental health disorders.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.