Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Family and Systemic Psychotherapist (Band 7) to join our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Bournemouth and Christchurch.
This senior clinical role is part of a multidisciplinary team and involves specialist systemic assessments and therapeutic interventions for children, young people and their families presenting with moderate to complex mental health difficulties. The post holder will work autonomously within professional and organisational frameworks, offering high‑quality evidence‑based family therapy, contributing to service development, and providing consultation, supervision and leadership to colleagues across CAMHS and partner agencies.
Responsibilities
* Deliver specialist systemic and family therapy assessments and interventions for children, young people and families referred to Core CAMHS across a range of settings and cultures.
* Formulate, risk‑assess and manage complex presentations, including safeguarding concerns.
* Develop time‑limited, evidence‑based care plans that are regularly reviewed.
* Act as a key worker where appropriate, chair and contribute to multi‑agency meetings.
* Maintain high‑quality clinical records and support outcome monitoring and audit activity.
* Provide clinical leadership through consultation, supervision and line management of colleagues.
* Contribute to service development, quality improvement and strategic partnership forums.
* Promote collaborative working with education, social care and health partners, and support delivery of national and local performance standards.
* Uphold professional, ethical and governance requirements in line with Trust policies and values.
The role offers the opportunity to influence clinical practice, support workforce development and contribute to improving outcomes for children and families across Dorset.
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