Family and Systemic Psychotherapist - CFHD
We are excited to be recruiting a
fixed term, part-time Family &Systemic Psychotherapist
, Band 7, to join our Moods, Emotions and Relationships (MERS) and Managing Eating Disorder pathway in Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD).
We have a vacancy in Torbay and South (0.8wte, 30 hours).
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive multi-disciplinary team providing systemic therapy to children, young people and their families experiencing complex emotional and mental health challenges and eating difficulties in thiscross- pathway role.
The successful applicant will be offered support,supervision, and CPD opportunities to develop their skills in this role.
You will offer evidence-based systemic therapy, contribute to assessments, care planning and interventions, and support colleagues toembed family-focused practice. We offer regular systemic supervision, acollaborative team culture, and ongoing professional development.
Main duties of the jobComplete systemic assessments to identify strengths, risks and needs to inform care planning for children and young people referred to MERs (CAMHS).
Provide evidence-based systemic therapy in line with NICE guidance.
Manage a caseload of children and young people with moderate to severe mental health needs, ensuring timely, person-centred interventions (caseload will be supervised and graduated for trainees).
Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary colleagues and partner agencies.
Contribute to service development and quality improvement.
Maintain clear clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards.
This role is ideal for motivated practitioners or trainees who are passionate about supporting children, young people and families experiencing complex emotional and relational challenges.
About usAt Children and Family Health Devon, we are dedicated to improving the physical and mental health of children and young people across
Devon and Torbay. We aim to create an environment where children and young people can thrive and are committed to reducing health inequalities and providing specialised support, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.
We would like thepeople who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding,patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience tolisten carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and without pressure.
Who we are
We are an alliance of NHS organisations led by Devon Partnership Trust. We are a group of professionals including psychologists,psychiatrists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists,physiotherapists, nurses and many other professions.
With access to moors, sea and cities, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy Devon. Whether you enjoy spending time in the cultural hub of Exeter, exploring the Jurassic coastline or discovering the world surfing reserve in North Devon there really is something for everyone.
Job responsibilitiesFull Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification
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- Masters level qualification in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy
- Active registration with the UKCP as a Systemic and Family Therapist
- Post qualification specialist therapy/assessment training relevant to children and young people
- Post qualification training or proven equivalent experience in supervision
- Experience of working collaboratively…
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