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Band 7 Family Therapist

3 months ago


WestonsuperMare, United Kingdom Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

North Somerset CAMHS is a well-established multi-disciplinary team, which is, continuing to grow due to new investment.

We are currently seeking an energetic, experienced and committed Family Therapist to join our dedicated team of therapists. Working alongside an established team of experienced practitioners you will be part of a multidisciplinary service which is committed to delivering specialist interventions alongside Core CAMHS..

We offer flexible working patterns and have the benefit of working across 2 sites in Weston-super-Mare and Clevedon.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be responsible for proactively engaging families and providing initial assessments, family systemic assessments, therapy and consultations to referred children, young people and families as a member of the multi-disciplinary team within the North Somerset CAMHS Team. The postholder will be a member of the multi-disciplinary team within the CAMHS Team responsible for providing choice and partnership appointments, care co-ordination, specialist family systemic assessments and interventions, and consultations to other professionals regarding referred children, young people and families The post holder may be required to work within the Eating Disorders Team The post holder will attend the team and family therapy team meetings, liaise with other professionals in the family system, write reports, contribute to case formulations and develop these with families, and develop treatment planning for a small number of complex hard-to-engage cases. . The postholder will ensure families receive interventions according to NICE guidance and local pathways of care. With these being aligned to i-thrive and CYP IAPT principles. The post holder will be expected to hold a case load, using resources creatively and flexibly to provide an excellent therapy for children, young people and families; uniquely tailoring therapeutic interventions to meet the needs of service users. This may include supporting Young People with Eating Disorders

About us

AWP CAMHS is a busy, forward thinking and thriving CAMHS service with excellent on going CPD opportunities. The CAMHS service is committed to continuous improvement and providing therapeutic interventions to children, young people and families, which are accessible, flexible and responsive.

Weston-super-Mare and Clevedon are thriving seaside towns within easy commuting distance to Bristol and Taunton. The M5 motorway is within easy access. Weston-super-Mare is a growing multi-cultural area with numerous amenities and has access to the beautiful coastline and also the Mendip Hills. The area is ideal for those who like an active outside lifestyle but also who want to be within each reach of Bristol and Taunton. There are a number of outstanding Ofsted rated schools within the area.

At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To participate fully in the work of CAMHS, as well as participating in the referral and assessment process (Choice & Partnership Approach/i-thrive approach). To deliver systemic family interventions as part of Multidisciplinary Team To liaise and work effectively with professionals within partnership agencies. To ensure that appropriate levels of clinical supervision are maintained and that clinical governance is of an excellent standard. To work within all latest relevant clinical frameworks and guidelines including (but not limited to) NICE, Future in Mind, Eating Disorders Commissioning Guide etc. To exercise responsibility for the governance of systemic practice through contributing to the development of policy and procedures guiding its application in a local CAMHS setting. To apply a sound knowledge of safeguarding issues and child development to work with young people and families referred to CAMHS and identify when to refer to other agencies. To observe the professional Code of Conduct and Ethics as laid down by the Association of Family Therapy and UKCP. To maintain adequate records and case notes in accordance with Trust Policy and professional guidelines. To monitor and evaluate progress through responding effectively to feedback from members of the client and professional system. This will include the use of appropriate CYP IAPT measures. To hold an appropriate case load. Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience as a CAMHS clinician in multiple contexts including Eating Disorders Post qualification experience in child and adolescent mental health speciality and in working with families with severe and complex difficulties Experience of problems that present to a CAMHS service and appropriate interventions

Qualifications

Essential

First degree and or professional qualification or equivalent in social work, nursing or psychology or other first qualification as recognised by AFT. Eligible to complete MSc in Family Therapy or equivalent and UKCP Registration

Skills

Essential

Ability to communicate highly complex information, both verbally and in written reports and formulations Excellent planning and organisational skills Evidence of continuing Professional Development and ability to complete clinical requirements

Desirable

Skills in live supervision of multi-disciplinary colleagues

personal qualities

Essential

Ability to contain and work with organisational stress and to attenuate the stress of others.

Desirable

Flexible and personable approach to multi-disciplinary work