Systemic Family Therapist

at  Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Are you a newly qualified or experienced Family Therapist with a passion for improving the lives of young people? Are you looking for a rewarding position working alongside a fantastically supportive team who consistently rate their job satisfaction highly?
Here in the Children’s eating disorders team in Maidenhead we are looking for a Family Therapist to join us either at a band 7 or 8a DOE.
You will be providing highly specialist systemic assessment and the planning, implementation, and evaluation of systemic family therapy interventions for young people referred to Berkshire CYP Eating Disorders Service. You will be responsible for assessing young people and their families in relation to a range of highly complex emotional, psychological and behavioural challenges and planning a range of evidence-based interventions.
We are a multidisciplinary team in which you will be expected to work autonomously holding your own caseload and (at band 8a) supporting those under your supervision.
We work closely with a number of external agencies as well as other professional networks and teams across CAMHS which you will be expected to provide specialist consultation and clinical supervision to.
We are very committed to the development of our staff offering both internal and external training opportunities. We provide excellent support and training in working in eating disorders.
The working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 – 17:00 and are open to both full & part time applicants.
Providing systemic psychotherapy as autonomous professional employing methods based upon evidence
Working in ways which are sensitive to and appropriate for the needs of families from a wide range of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds
Undertaking detailed and specialist psychological and systemic assessment of adults/children and families using such assessment procedures as may be appropriate
Participating in multidisciplinary meetings, child protection case conferences and reviews, etc.
Maintaining up to date and accurate clinical records
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

Masters degree or equivalent
Previous experience working with families and groups in a mental health setting
Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency environment
Full UK driving license with access to vehicle
If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and let’s be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to contact the Children’s Clinical Team Lead emma.regan@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to hear from you.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required