Systemic Family Therapist

Job summary

With a formal Family Therapist qualification, you know one or two things about delivering great healthcare. From a friendly face, to providing professional support, you will join Dunnock View where you will feel valued and supported. Working 16 hours a week, you will work alongside the dedicated team at Dunnock View providing treatment for men and women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental health disorders. You will be a part of an environment that has a strong emphasis on teamwork and empowers recovery with career opportunities available to see your career grow. You will be responsible for the delivery of systemic family psychotherapy within the service, providing systemic assessments and interventions to young people who have been admitted to the ward and their families or support systems. You will support staff development in the service, and will take on a role in training, consultations and staff support, as well as providing systemic input into the multidisciplinary team. You will receive regular clinical and professional supervision and will be supported to continue developing your clinical an

Main duties of the job

As a Systemic Family Therapist at Elysium Healthcare, you will work part-time for Dunnock View, helping men and women who have experienced trauma and have mental health disorders. You will deliver systemic assessments and interventions for young people and their families. Responsibilities include managing a caseload, providing highly-skilled systemic interventions, conducting risk assessments, supporting staff development, and contributing to service development. This role requires a Masters or Doctorate-level qualification in Systemic Psychotherapy, and UKCP registration. Working alongside the Therapies Team, you'll receive regular supervision and professional development opportunities.

About us

Elysium Healthcare, part of Ramsay Health Care, is a leading provider of mental health services across England and Wales, employing over 8,000 staff in more than 90 services. Offering a unique approach to care, Elysium covers areas such as Mental Health, Neurological support, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children's Education. The organisation promotes a positive work environment and fosters career growth, with opportunities both locally and internationally within Ramsay's global network, which spans 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people worldwide. Elysium Healthcare is committed to inclusive recruitment and safeguarding its service users.

Details

• Date posted: 10 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £22,000 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1525434801
• Job locations: Elysium Healthcare, Clacton-on-Sea, WD6 1JN, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

With a formal Family Therapist qualification, you know one or two things about delivering great healthcare. From a friendly face, to providing professional support, you will join Dunnock View where you will feel valued and supported. Working 16 hours a week, you will work alongside the dedicated team at Dunnock View –providing treatment for men and women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental health disorders. You will be a part of an environment that has a strong emphasis on teamwork and empowers recovery with career opportunities available to see your career grow. You will be responsible for the delivery of systemic family psychotherapy within the service, providing systemic assessments and interventions to young people who have been admitted to the ward and their families or support systems. You will support staff development in the service, and will take on a role in training, consultations and staff support, as well as providing systemic input into the multidisciplinary team.

You will receive regular clinical and professional supervision and will be supported to continue developing your clinical and leadership skills as part of your ongoing career development. You will join a proactive and enthusiastic Therapies Team, as well as having access to a strong network of psychological therapists across Elysium Healthcare. There are excellent opportunities for professional development within the role.

You will have experience and knowledge in carrying a service users caseload, including assessing service users with complex needs, supporting families and care plans and designing and delivering specialist psychological treatment for men and women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental health disorders.

*All applications must have a formal Family Therapist qualification. As a Systemic Family Therapist, you will be:

• Providing highly-skilled systemic interventions for the families of young people with severe, complex and persistent mental health problems, learning difficulties and/or developmental problems.
• Providing in-depth risk-assessments of young people who are at risk to themselves and to be able to formulate both short-term and long-term crisis planning.
• Providing evidence-based and formulation-driven systemic perspectives to multidisciplinary risk management, care planning and decision-making.
• Managing a complex caseload as the family therapist working within a multidisciplinary team, as well as facilitating groups where appropriate, such as carer support groups.
• Monitoring clinical progress through regular reviews of systemic treatment.
• Engaging and working with young people with a range of mental health needs and developmental difficulties, drawing upon your wealth of theoretical and practical knowledge.
• Supporting staff development through the provision of training, consultation, formulation meetings and reflective practice sessions.
• Contributing to service developments within the Therapies Team and wider service.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Completed a Qualifying course in Systemic Psychotherapy at Master’s or doctorate level, accredited by the AFT
• Registration with UKCP
• Experience working with adolescents and their families presenting with complex mental health needs, high-risk behaviours and neurodevelopmental conditions in a mental health setting.

Where you will be working

Address: Dunnock View, Tendring, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 0BX

Be part of a new team at this 42-bed service, providing treatment for men and women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental health disorders.

A trauma-informed care model is used to focus on length of stay to make sure individuals are able to move as quickly and safely as possible from the service to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them.

Service users could be suffering from Acute mental illness, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Personality Disorder, Dual diagnosis, Self-harm, Substance misuse issues.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £51,562.50 FTE £22,000 pro rata

• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.

• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals

• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!

• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance

• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts

• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind

• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.

• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be

• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time

• Pension contribution, to help secure your future

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure