Systemic Family Therapist (Under 5) CYP

North London NHS Foundation Trust; Edgware; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a dynamic Specialist Family Therapist to join the new north Tri-borough 0-5 pathway. You'll play a crucial role in developing systemic therapies while working closely with the CAMHS teams, conducting assessments and providing psychotherapeutic interventions for young children and their families.

Qualifications

• Postholder should conduct complex mental health assessments.
• Experience in delivering systemic psychotherapy is crucial.
• Must have a postgraduate qualification in Family Therapy or similar.

Responsibilities

• Conduct systemic mental health assessments for children aged 0-5.
• Deliver psychotherapy and consultations based on clinical guidelines.
• Provide clinical supervision and specialist advice to peers.

Skills

Clinical Supervision

Psychotherapy

Assessment

Collaboration

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Family Therapy

Relevant clinical training

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and innovative Specialist Family Therapist to join the new north Tri-borough 0-5 pathway. The post-holder will be co-located within the CAMHS teams and will play a key role in developing the systemic offer in collaboration with the pathway lead.

The 0-5 team provides assessment and therapeutic interventions for infants, toddlers, preschool children, and their families during pre and perinatal periods. This service will deliver a comprehensive range of evidence-based assessments, therapeutic interventions, and consultations to professionals working with young children and families.

The post-holder will conduct assessments and deliver systemic psychotherapy for a broad range of presentations in children aged 0-5. They will also provide clinical supervision to other clinicians and trainees, and offer specialist advice and consultation to CAMHS colleagues and external agencies, working autonomously within professional guidelines and team policies.

The role involves conducting complex mental health and systemic therapy assessments, formulating and implementing treatment plans for infants and young children within the context of family and systemic factors. Assessments will be based on appropriate conceptual frameworks, research evidence, and may include rating scales, self-report measures, observations, and interviews with clients and their families.

The post-holder will evaluate treatment options considering various therapeutic models and complex developmental and historical factors. They will be responsible for implementing systemic psychotherapeutic interventions, maintaining multiple hypotheses to inform formulation and treatment planning.

North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London, delivering high-quality services to our communities.

Our Five-Year Strategy:

1. Provide high-quality care closer to home.
2. Ensure equity of outcome across all boroughs through partnerships.
3. Create supportive environments where staff can deliver outstanding care.
4. Pioneer research, quality improvement, and technology to enhance effectiveness.

Staff may be required to work at different locations across Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, or Islington, as necessary to meet service needs. The Trust reserves the right to assign staff to other locations as deemed reasonable and necessary.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Jason Clarke
• Job Title: Team Support Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]

Flexibility to work across multiple sites in Barnet, including Oak Lane Clinic (Oak Lane, London, N2 8LT), is required to meet service needs.