Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Systemic Family Therapist to join our specialist community Child & Adolescent Mental Health team in Weymouth & Portland CAMHS.
As a Systemic Family Therapist, you will provide assessments and interventions for children, young people and their families who have been referred to Core CAMHS. You will work autonomously providing a highly specialist Family Therapy provision to young people and their families referred to the service, as well as being confident in consultation, supervision and training of colleagues.
We are looking for someone with passion and enthusiasm, and someone who believes- like we do- that working with young people and their families is one of the most effective early interventions within mental health care.
This post is full time or part time post of 15 hours per week, flexible working would be considered providing the service needs are met.
Main duties of the job
1. You will be able to provide evidence-based assessments and treatments within a variety of settings for children, young people and families who experience a range of mental health difficulties that require intervention with Tier 3 services.
2. You will be able to create assessment formulations, hypotheses, and treatment plans which are regularly reviewed.
3. You will be able to provide specialist family therapy assessments and interventions on a time-limited basis.
4. You will be able to act as a key worker where appropriate, and provide high quality and timely clinical record keeping.
We currently provide the following CAMHS services across Dorset:
* 6 Community CAMHS teams
* 1 Urban CAMHS Gateway team (assessment and brief intervention service) which is looking to expand to offer a pan-Dorset service
* 10 Bed adolescent inpatient unit
* Dedicated CAMHS psychiatric liaison services within 3 acute hospitals
* Out of Hours crisis service
* Discovery College
* Peer specialists working within our community and inpatient teams.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do, and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person Specification
Educational / Qualifications
* Masters or Doctoral level qualification in Systemic Psychotherapy
* Eligibility for UKCP registration
* Registration as clinical supervisor
Skills/Experience/Knowledge
* Experience as a family therapist working within children's services
* Knowledge of legislation and national guidance relating to the client group
* Knowledge of NICE guidance recommendations for client group
* Knowledge of Safeguarding procedures
Additional Requirements
* Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business
Personal Qualities / Aptitudes
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Excellent communicator organised and able to develop a service.
* The willingness to be flexible and work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure the best therapeutic approach to children and families.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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