Job Description

We are looking for a motivated, professionally registered Family Therapist (Systemic Psychotherapist) to work part-time (22.5 hours per week) in South Bristol CAMHS locality team, based in Knowle Clinic or Osprey Court. We offer flexible working patterns and can include some work from home.



You will need to demonstrate that you have experience of holding your own caseload including risk assessment and management of complex and enduring mental health needs. Preferably from working within a community CAMHS service and with experience of working with young people with eating disorders.



You will receive regular clinical supervision from our 8a Lead Family Therapist. In addition to management/caseload supervision and MDT case discussions, you will access regular CAMHS wide Family Therapy meetings and have access to relevant training to support your continued professional development.



South Bristol CAMHS is a supportive, experienced and progressive multi-disciplinary team. We offer individual, family and group evidence-based interventions in a timely manner. In recent years, we have radically transformed including broad team skill mix and opportunities for staff development and innovative practice. We strive to provide compassionate leadership as we recognize the importance of staff well-being.



The post holder 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 South Bristol CAMHS Team.



The post holder 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 will 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 post holder 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 will include supporting Young People with Eating Disorders.



We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust) a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.



We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.



Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.



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.



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.



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 participate fully in the work of CAMHS, as well as participating in the referral and assessment process (Choice & Partnership Approach/i-thrive approach)



To demonstrate leadership across the team in area of expertise



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 caseload



Communications and Working Relationships



Other team members



CAMHS colleagues who have roles within the Eating Disorder care pathway and wider service provision



Service Transformation Manager



Clinical Team Lead



Most challenging part of this role



The role will require a clear communicator who is able to work across partnership services who may have different goals



To implement an enhanced systemic psychotherapy provision, for young people and families



To manage complex relationships across CAMHS teams and other partner agencies.



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