Family Therapist inNorthampton inNorthampton PUBLISHED
WED 6 NOV 2024
St Andrew’s Healthcare r14SYxar
This role offers the opportunity to work within a Trauma Informed Care framework, supporting young people in inpatient settings to realize their potential in the least restrictive environment possible. Candidates are expected to engage in clinical governance, maintain accurate clinical records, and remain updated on current research while contributing to a multidisciplinary team. Experience in mental health, particularly in inpatient settings, is preferred but not mandatory, making this a suitable position for both seasoned professionals and newly qualified therapists.
Looking for aFamily Therapist role where you have the support and development from over 50 Qualified Psychologists and Psychological Therapists?
Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Medium Secure Services
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Family Therapist to join St Andrews Healthcare in Northampton on a full-time, permanent basis to work across our CAMHS and Medium Secure Services.
Previous experience in mental health settings, particularly inpatient services, would be an advantage but not essential.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
Our CAMHS is a Trauma Informed Care Service, ensuring that everything we do is driven by an understanding of how trauma affects the whole person; physically, mentally and socially. We provide low and medium secure Tier 4 CAMHS inpatient services, with the objective of enabling young people to live well and to their full potential in the least restrictive environment possible.
Medium Secure Service
Our medium secure service has both male and female forensic wards as well as some specialist medium secure wards too.
Duties of the role:-
- Provide family therapy assessment/treatment services
- Arrange and attend family therapy meetings & workshops
- Work effectively with other agencies including social services, primary care & the voluntary sector
- Contribute to the development of the multidisciplinary team
- Ensure that all duties are carried out in line with our policies & statutory requirements
- Engage in clinical governance & regular audits of the service
- Maintain accurate records of clinical activity & keep up to date with current research
More about you:-
- Masters degree qualified in Family Therapy
- AFT & UKCP registered or equivalent
- Experienced in working with complex family dynamics & high levels of risk
- Skilled in clinical governance, auditing & clinical supervision
- Passionate about working with people with a range of complex mental health needs
- Dynamic, enthusiastic, compassionate, professional & committed to working to a high standards
About us
Previous experience in mental health settings, particularly inpatient services, would be an advantage. However, applications from newly qualified therapists are also welcome.
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