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As a Family Therapist, you will work closely with children, adolescents, and their families to understand their unique experiences and develop evidence-based care strategies, while also engaging with various professionals such as psychologists, occupational therapists, and mental health practitioners. The position highlights the importance of compassionate leadership and peer support, fostering a collaborative work environment aimed at achieving the best outcomes for families in need of support.
Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) is the place to be! We have developed an innovative, integrated model of childrens community services and now looking to appoint enthusiastic individuals to join our friendly and dedicated locality and county-wide professional teams.
As a large community service, you will be joining a strong, enthusiastic and supportive group of professionals who will be your peers, your phone a friend network and your inspiring colleagues. This provides a real sense of professional collaboration at work, that will be an asset to your daily work, your career development and your support network.
We are excited to be advertising for Band 7 Family Therapist in our Mood, Emotions, and Relationships pathway (CAMHS). This post will be 30 hours per week and we will also consider those who are currently pursuing their qualifying training. Your role will revolve around providing vital therapeutic support within your specialised pathway.
Children and Family Health Devon, your day to day revolves around making a meaningful impact on the lives of those managing complex emotional and mental health challenges.
Your responsibilities are varied. You will conduct thorough assessments to identify the unique needs of families. These assessments provide the groundwork for developing personalised, evidence-based intervention.
Managing a caseload is central to your role. You will oversee cases and ensure steady progress while effectively managing any risks that may arise.
You will be a source of support and supervision for your fellow clinicians. Your role as a compassionate leader will contribute to their well-being and the overall effectiveness of the team.
You will work seamlessly with colleagues from various backgrounds and levels of experience to implement care strategies that are rooted in evidence. This collaborative effort ensures that every family receives the tailored support they need.
In addition to these responsibilities, you will be on the front line of delivering expert family therapy interventions. Your work will be tailored to the specific needs of each child, young person, and their family. This means a diverse caseload that will challenge and inspire you, providing ample room for professional growth and development.
At CFHD, your growth matters. We're committed to supporting your development through robust supervision training. This investment allows you to refine your supervision skills and offer guidance to trainees and colleagues from different disciplines. Our strong links with local training courses mean that learning is a continuous journey.
About us
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification .
Information regarding the Managing Mood, Emotions and Relationships Pathway:
In this pathway, you will join a strong multi-disciplinary team, providing assessments and therapy to children with severe, chronic and enduring mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety-based disorders and Trauma.
You would work with children, young people and families to understand their experiences and presenting concerns in order to provide an appropriate evidence-based intervention and work closely with other agencies to support the best outcomes.
The multi-disciplinary teams are diverse including; Clinical Psychology, Systemic Psychotherapists, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists, CBT Therapists, Psychiatrists, Speech and Language Therapists and Mental Health Practitioners from a range of backgrounds including Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work and Creative Therapies. This offers the opportunity for rich and nourishing shared clinical thinking and support.
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