Job requirements
Essential
2 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Post graduate MSc in Systemic family therapy, in line with requirements of AFT.
- Experience
Experience of providing specialist Systemic family therapy assessment and treatment for clients across the full range of care settings,
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Clinical supervisor qualification /training/ accreditation or relevant experience.
- Experience
Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance and develop new methods of working.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Family Therapist to join the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Systemic Family Therapy Service.
The Systemic Family Therapy Service are looking to recruit a highly skilled individual to join their team and work collaboratively with them to develop and deliver services that address the complex psychological and psychosocial needs of the clients and their families/carers enabling the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery and development of Systemic Family Therapy in Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.
We welcome enquires from Systemic Family Therapists nearing completion of their training.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for providing a qualified specialist systemic family therapy service to clients, and their families.
Consultation work advising staff of other disciplines on the systemic aspects of casework and patient management plans.
To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and many complex factors that have shaped the individual, family or group.
Co lead on the development of Family Therapy
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for Clinical Lead Family and Systemic Psychotherapist with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in Caerleon, Wales. It is listed as a Band 8 Psychologist role. The advertised salary is £58,379 - £65,723 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Oct 2026.
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