Family Therapist / Systemic Psychotherapist
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Job Summary
Come and join one of the UK's largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4,000+ people – no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Family Therapist/Systemic Psychotherapist to support young people and their families at Ivetsey Bank Hospital, part of the Active Care Group. As a specialist Tier 4 CAMHS provider, you’ll deliver systemic assessments and therapy interventions, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to promote positive change and recovery.
Responsibilities
* Undertake specific therapeutic work with patients and families in line with the unit’s treatment philosophy.
* Maintain effective clinical records and casework notes in accordance with policy.
* Provide evidence‑based mental‑health and systemic psychotherapy services across the hospital.
* Conduct systemic assessments, treatment and consultation to client systems including children, young people, families, carers, and professional networks.
* Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and other departmental meetings as necessary.
* Provide coaching, training, mentoring and supervised placement to junior staff and students.
* Ensure all relevant codes of practice and regulations are upheld.
* Keep patients safe from harm and protect their human rights.
Qualifications & Experience
* UKCP registration.
* Recognised qualification in Systemic Family Therapy.
* Extensive knowledge of adolescent development.
* Person‑centred ethos, empathy and a desire to make a difference.
* Initiative, creativity and adaptability.
* Successful candidates will undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
Benefits
* 25 days’ paid holiday plus bank holidays.
* Birthday off.
* Access to the Active Learning Hub for e‑learning and face‑to‑face training.
* Active Reward App discounts and savings on weekly shop.
* Free 24‑hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline & app.
* Professional pension contributions.
* Medicash Health Plan for you and your family.
* Active Awards programme recognition.
* Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits.
* Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £1,500.
* Support and guidance from qualified clinical and business leadership teams.
Other Details
Salary: £44,696 to £49,323 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Location: Stafford – Ivetsey Bank Hospital, ST19 9QT
Disability Confident Employer
We are a Disability Confident employer and will provide reasonable facilities to support applicants with disabilities throughout the selection process.
Legal Notice
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check (CRB/DBS).
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