Family and Systemic Psychotherapist

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 8a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist  to join our multi disciplinary CAMHS service in Bolton. Consideration will also be given to newly  qualified Family and  Systemic Psychotherapists or those approaching qualification, for whom this would be a development post moving to a Band 8a following 2 years post qualification and preceptorship.

The postholder will be expected to  ensure delivery and development of a high-quality specialist assessment and intervention offer underpinned by a systemic framework to compliment the range of psychological/therapeutic services within the multi-disciplinary service. They will work mainly within Bolton CAMHS with the expectation for working across the wider GMMH CAMHS division as required. they will offer a specialist service directly to families and young people and also via consultation with system partners and within Bolton CAMHS. They will provide assessment, consultation, training, supervision, groups and individual interventions for young people and their families.

This is a lead role and as such postholders will be expected to hold oversight of the Family and Systemic Psychotherapy pathway in Bolton and liaise closely with other leads in the service to manage this effectively.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of GMMH CAMHS division and Specialist Services care group, with specific responsibility for oversight of and delivery to  the Systemic Psychotherapy offer in Bolton CAMHS,  as part of the Bolton multi-disciplinary team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As outlined in the detailed job description, the role of the  Family and Systemic Psychotherapist, is to ensure delivery of a high-quality, evidence based Systemic offer within Bolton CAMHS and to the wider community CAMHS division as required.

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts