Systemic Family Therapist

Job overview

We are looking for a creative, forward thinking and motivated Systemic Family Therapist to join our friendly and professional multi-disciplinary Emotional & Behavioural CAMHS Team based in Bedford, within the North Bedfordshire Specialist CAMHS Service.  Our team is inclusive and we consciously think about varying contexts we work within (i.e. racial, cultural and socio-economic factors). Our work is underpinned by strong values to treat each other, service users and agency partners with respect and care. We would be happy to consider requests for flexible working, for example taking into account any caring responsibilities.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be offering assessments, screen for autism, co-facilitating the family therapy clinic, co-facilitating groups (e.g. NVR and parent sessions), and therapeutic treatment to young people with moderate to severe mental health difficulties. They will involve parent/carers, schools and other agencies as appropriate. In addition, the post holder will offer consultations, clinical supervision, and internal CPD. You will require a high degree of professional autonomy, organization, and self-management, and the ability to work well in a team. You will be supported by regular clinical and management supervision sessions, access to a variety of internal CPD sessions, and annual performance appraisals.  You will also participate in weekly clinical discussions with the teams, monthly complex case discussions and a monthly reflective space.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached JD & PS for more details on role and responsibilities.

The successful candidate will be part of the discipline they have trained in or intend to develop in, and will receive specialist clinical supervision. There are opportunities to take part in discipline-specific meetings within Bedfordshire CAMHS and ELFT.