Family Therapist post in the inpatient eating disorder and general mental health services at Priory Hospital Roehampton, working part time at 18.75 hours a week. The role centres on systemic assessments and family therapy for patients and their families, including single-family sessions, multi-family groups and carers workshops. The post sits within a multidisciplinary team that shares formulation, care planning and discharge decisions. Applicants need a postgraduate qualification in family or systemic psychotherapy and UKCP or AFT registration or accreditation.
What the job involves
- Deliver systemic assessments and family therapy for patients and families in eating disorder and general mental health inpatient services
- Facilitate single-family sessions, multi-family groups and carers workshops using evidence-based systemic models
- Work with the multidisciplinary team on formulation, care planning, risk management and discharge planning
- Provide psychoeducation and therapeutic support to families to improve understanding, communication and recovery
- Maintain professional registration and high standards of clinical documentation
- Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives
- Assist qualified staff with assessing patients and implementing individual care plans
- Undertake routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to support patient wellbeing, dignity and treatment
Qualifications
- Recognised postgraduate qualification in family or systemic psychotherapy
Registration & licences
- Registered or accredited with a relevant body such as UKCP or AFT
Experience
- Demonstrable post-qualification experience working with complex mental health presentations
Skills & knowledge
- Strong systemic formulation skills
- Confidence in managing risk and safeguarding
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent communication, clinical documentation and organisational skills
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced disclosure at an appropriate level from DBS, Access NI or Disclosure Scotland
Other
- Resilience to cope with challenging work
- Natural empathy in supporting others
Nice to have
- Experience within eating disorder and/or inpatient services
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
