Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Family Therapist to join our multi-disciplinary Selby CAMHS team. Selby CAMHS offers getting more help interventions to children and young people within the Selby and rural district. In addition we are commissioned to provide ASC diagnostic assessments and ADHD diagnostic assessments and post-diagnostic support.
As a Family Therapist, you will be providing highly-skilled systemic interventions for the families of young people with severe, complex and persistent mental health problems and/or neurodevelopmental conditions. You will be responsible for in-depth risk-assessments, formulating crisis planning, and providing evidence-based and formulation-driven systemic perspectives to the multidisciplinary team. You will manage a complex caseload, facilitate groups, monitor clinical progress, and engage with young people with a range of mental health needs and developmental difficulties.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering family therapy, providing assessments and interventions to young people and their families or support systems. They will also support staff development, training, consultations and input into the multidisciplinary team.
About us
Selby CAMHS is a multi-disciplinary team comprising a range of different roles and professions. Our team includes, but is not limited to, Psychological Therapies staff, Psychiatrists, Nurses, Speech and Language Therapists, Support Workers and Administrative support.
Date posted
17 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata, per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
346-NYC-007-25-A
Job locations
Selby CAMHS Worsley Court
Doncaster Road
Selby
YO8 8RS
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academys Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. A qualification that leads to registration with a professional regulatory body (HCPC, GMC, NMC or Social Work England) AND current registration with this professional regulatory body.
2. AND A qualification that provides eligibility to apply for accreditation in one of the four Governed Psychological Therapies outlined in the table below
3. AND Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
4. Delivering psychological therapy in own field
5. Working with people with severe andenduring mental health problems
6. Working in multi-disciplinary team settings
7. Delivering staff training
Desirable
8. Experience of psychological therapy provision in complex cases
Skills
Essential
9. Communicate complex and highly sensitive information effectively, to a wide range of people
10. Demonstrate good risk assessment skills
11. Provide effective teaching, training andclinical supervision
12. Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake care co-ordination / lead professional responsibilities
13. Undertake multiagency working and liaisewith multiple systems
14. Utilise objective measures competently
15. Identify, provide and promote appropriate interventions / means of support for carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and challenging behaviours.
16. Utilise appropriate clinical governance mechanisms within own work
17. Use approved breakaway techniques
18. Demonstrate effective keyboardskills