Family Therapist

Are you an outstanding Systemic and Family Psychotherapist with a passion for delivering high quality care? Cygnet Hospital Bury are looking for a Family Therapist to join our CAMHS service. This opportunity is open to applicants looking for full time or part time hours. Cygnet have been providing a national network of specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. With us, you'll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team. We need a dedicated, compassionate Family Therapist with excellent clinical & people skills. Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for our service users - it’s a challenging, satisfying vocation. So if you care about making a difference - every day - we want to hear from you.

Cygnet Hospital Bury provides a wide range of inpatient mental health services for men and women including specialist deaf services and CAMHS provision for adolescents.

Role Summary:

• To provide high quality family therapist input to the CAMHS wards across Cygnet Hospital Bury.
• This will include providing specialist family therapy assessment, formulation and therapy to service users and their families as well as being an active participant of ward teams, offering a key systemic perspective.
• To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the Department's policies and procedures.
• To be able to manage own caseload.
• To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the areas served by the Department.

Your Day-to-Day...

• To conduct Systemic/family therapy assessments of service users (and their families) whilst they are admitted to a CAMHS ward within Cygnet Bury.
• To be able to effectively manage own caseload, and prioritise workload in discussion with line manager.
• To complete formulations based on these assessments which will then direct further family therapy intervention.
• To plan, implement and evaluate family therapy intervention.
• To work in collaboration with the ward psychology team, as well as the rest of the MDT to ensure that formulations are shared across the care team.
• To contribute to risk assessment and risk management processes in collaboration with other professionals.

We are looking for someone who is...

• Masters degree qualified in Family Therapy.
• AFT & UKCP registered or equivalent.
• Experienced in working with complex family dynamics & high levels of risk.
• Skilled in clinical governance, auditing & clinical supervision.
• Passionate about working with people with a range of complex mental health needs.
• Dynamic, enthusiastic, compassionate, professional & committed to working to a high standard.

Why Cygnet?

• We'll offer you strong career progression opportunities into management roles.
• Monthly reflective practice, & support with CPD opportunities.
• Expert clinical supervision & peer support.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Pension scheme.
• "Cycle to work" scheme & employee discount saving.

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Ready to make a positive change? Please click on the 'apply now' link below. Join us! In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.