Systemic Family Therapist — Child & Adolescent Specialist

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A health trust in the UK is seeking a qualified family therapy practitioner to provide specialist treatment for children and adolescents facing emotional and mental health challenges. The role involves multi-disciplinary collaboration, comprehensive assessments, and therapy interventions. Candidates must hold qualifications in family therapy and have extensive experience with young people and complex cases. Supportive work environment and commitment to employee wellbeing are core values of the trust.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Proactive health and wellbeing support

Supportive networks for staff

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of working with children/young people requiring complex interventions.
• Knowledge of legislation regarding safeguarding procedures and policies.
• Ability to communicate complex clinical information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist family therapy service for children and adolescents.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure effective risk management.

Skills

Experience in therapeutic interventions

Communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Clinical risk management

Education

Post-graduate training in child and adolescent family therapy

NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy

Job description

A health trust in the UK is seeking a qualified family therapy practitioner to provide specialist treatment for children and adolescents facing emotional and mental health challenges. The role involves multi-disciplinary collaboration, comprehensive assessments, and therapy interventions. Candidates must hold qualifications in family therapy and have extensive experience with young people and complex cases. Supportive work environment and commitment to employee wellbeing are core values of the trust.