Systemic Family Psychotherapist

Systemic Family Psychotherapist - Join Our Exceptional Healthcare Team!

Location: Birmingham
Salary: £38,000 to £44,000
Hours: 30 hours per week (Permanent - Part Time)

Are you a passionate and experienced Systemic Family Psychotherapist looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference? Join our dedicated team and become an integral part of our Eating Disorder Inpatient Service, providing high-quality, compassionate care that embraces a holistic approach to mental health treatment.

If you are someone who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, we would love for you to join us!

Why Choose Us?

At our organization, we are deeply committed to delivering exceptional care while fostering an environment of growth and innovation. Our multidisciplinary team works across a broad spectrum of mental health conditions, ensuring that every patient receives the personalized support they need. We believe in empowering our team members to thrive, offering excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.

About the Role:

We are excited to invite a skilled Systemic Family Psychotherapist to join our Eating Disorder Inpatient Service. In this part-time role (30 hours per week), you will play a key role in providing systemic family therapy services to our patients and their families, helping them navigate the complexities of eating disorders while fostering long-term recovery.

In this dynamic role, you will be working closely with patients, families, and a dedicated multidisciplinary team, delivering interventions that bring lasting change and recovery.

Your Responsibilities:

1. Specialist Family Therapy: Provide comprehensive systemic assessments and interventions for patients and their families, helping them understand and heal within the family dynamic.
2. Collaborative Care: Actively engage in assessment, care planning, and facilitate psycho-educational and support groups for families, ensuring a unified approach to patient care.
3. Autonomous Practice: Use your expert knowledge to offer professional advice and consultation to colleagues about the psychological care of patients and families, ensuring the best therapeutic outcomes.
4. Integrated Multidisciplinary Work: Contribute to ward rounds, CPAs, and team care planning, offering your insights from a therapeutic, systemic perspective.
5. Systemic Consultations & Training: Lead systemic consultations across the MDT and provide training to staff members, fostering a culture of systemic thinking and practice across the service.
6. Reflective Practice: Run reflective practice groups for the team, ensuring continuous learning and professional development within the service.

What We're Looking For:

Essential Qualifications:

1. UKCP-registered Systemic Family Psychotherapist (via the College of Family, Couple, and Systemic Therapy).
2. MSc in Family Therapies.

Skills & Experience:

1. Strong ability to work autonomously within professional guidelines.
2. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, particularly in a multidisciplinary setting.
3. Experience in risk assessment and risk management within inpatient mental health services.
4. A compassionate, patient-centered approach to therapy, with a strong commitment to working with families from a holistic perspective.

Why Work With Us?

1. Professional Growth: We believe in continuous training and development, offering opportunities to expand your skills and expertise.
2. Supportive Team Environment: Work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting with like-minded professionals who are dedicated to providing outstanding patient care.
3. Beautiful Location: Our service is set in a tranquil part of Birmingham, surrounded by green spaces, and well connected by transport links for your convenience.
4. Work-Life Balance: With part-time hours, you will have the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance, while still making a significant impact in the lives of patients and their families.

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're a compassionate and skilled Systemic Family Psychotherapist ready to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families facing eating disorders, apply today! Join us and help us shape the future of mental health care, one family at a time.