Description

• Job title: Specialist Family Therapist – Band 7 (Clinical Specialist Systemic and Family Psychotherapist).

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• Employer: West London NHS Trust.

• Location: Ealing CAMHS, 1 Armstrong Way, Southall, London, UB2 4SD, United Kingdom.

• Salary: Advertised at around £55,524–£62,652 per annum.

• Employment type: Permanent.

• Work arrangement: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, based within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

Job overview:

West London NHS Trust is recruiting an experienced Specialist Family Therapist to join its CAMHS Systemic and Family Psychotherapy Team, working within the Cross-borough Eating Disorder Team. The service provides specialist mental healthcare to children and young people experiencing eating disorders and other complex psychological difficulties.

The successful candidate will provide systemic family therapy and evidence-based interventions, helping children, young people and their families manage the challenges associated with mental health conditions. The role involves conducting family assessments, developing treatment plans and delivering therapeutic interventions.

The therapist will also manage an individual clinical caseload, collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals and support colleagues in delivering family-based interventions. Regular clinical supervision and opportunities for specialist training will support professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist systemic and family psychotherapy to children, adolescents and their families.

• Deliver family-based interventions for young people experiencing eating disorders.

• Conduct comprehensive psychological and family assessments.

• Develop individualised treatment plans using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

• Manage a clinical caseload involving complex mental health presentations.

• Facilitate family therapy clinics and support systemic interventions.

• Assess the influence of family relationships, trauma and social circumstances on young people’s mental health.

• Collaborate with CAMHS professionals and external organisations to coordinate patient care.

• Provide clinical consultation and guidance to colleagues.

• Participate in clinical supervision, research, audits and service development activities.

Requirements

• Postgraduate qualification in Systemic Family Therapy accredited by the Institute of Family Therapy (IFT) or Association for Family Therapy (AFT).

• Professional registration with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).

• At least three years’ experience in a relevant professional discipline.

• Significant experience working with children and adolescents experiencing complex mental health difficulties.

• Experience safeguarding children and young people.

• Knowledge of child development, trauma and adverse childhood experiences.

• Understanding of relevant legislation, including the Children Act 1989 and Mental Health Act 1983.

• Strong family assessment and therapeutic intervention skills.

• Excellent communication, analytical and interpersonal abilities.

• Ability to manage complex clinical cases and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

• CYP-IAPT training and research experience are desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: NHS Band 7 salary of approximately £55,524–£62,652 annually.

• Permanent employment: Long-term career opportunity within an established NHS Trust.

• Professional development: Access to specialist training and continuing professional development.

• Clinical supervision: Regular professional guidance from a Higher Systemic and Family Psychotherapist.

• Career progression: Opportunities to develop specialist clinical expertise and leadership skills.

• Specialist experience: Opportunity to work within an established multidisciplinary eating disorder service.

• Additional training: Exposure to narrative therapy, Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) and CYP-IAPT.

• Professional collaboration: Opportunities to work with experienced family therapists and CAMHS professionals.

• Service development: Opportunity to contribute to improving psychological and family therapy services.

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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