Systemic Family Therapist

Mental Health
Band 6
Brighton, South East Coast
12th Nov '26
£47,302 per annum
 
 

Systemic Family Therapist

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Systemic Family Therapist

Location: Brighton

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £47,302

Sponsorship: Not available

Make a difference. Help families rebuild hope and recovery.

Are you a qualified Systemic Family Therapist looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and their families?

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Systemic Family Therapist to join a dedicated multidisciplinary team within a specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Eating Disorder service in Brighton.

The service supports young people aged 12–18, providing specialist care and treatment in a supportive environment where teamwork, recovery and professional development are at the heart of everything we do.

Working 37.5 hours per week, you will play a key role in delivering systemic family psychotherapy, assessments and interventions for young people and their families or support networks.

You will also contribute to staff development through training, consultation, reflective practice and professional support.

The Role – Your Responsibilities

As a Systemic Family Therapist, you will:

• Deliver highly skilled systemic interventions to families of young people experiencing complex and enduring mental health difficulties.

• Undertake comprehensive assessments and risk assessments, developing appropriate short- and long-term crisis plans.

• Provide systemic perspectives to multidisciplinary risk management, care planning and clinical decision-making.

• Manage a complex clinical caseload within a multidisciplinary team.

• Facilitate family and carer support groups where appropriate.

• Monitor clinical progress and review systemic treatment plans.

• Work with young people experiencing a range of mental health and developmental difficulties.

• Support staff through training, consultations, formulation meetings and reflective practice.

• Contribute to service development and the continued improvement of therapeutic care.

About You – Essential Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• A recognised Master's or Doctoral-level qualification in Systemic Psychotherapy, accredited by the Association for Family Therapy (AFT).

• Registration with the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).

• Experience working with adolescents and families presenting with complex mental health needs.

• Experience supporting individuals with high-risk behaviours and neurodevelopmental conditions within a CAMHS setting.

• Experience managing complex clinical caseloads and delivering specialist psychological interventions.

A formal Family Therapy qualification is essential.

Client Offers Offer

Our client recognise the importance of looking after the people who care for others. You'll benefit from a comprehensive package designed to support your wellbeing, career development and future.

Benefits include:

• Competitive annual salary.

• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays.

• Your birthday off.

• Option to purchase additional annual leave.

• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.

• Employee rewards and discounts platform.

• Health and wellbeing support.

• Blue Light Card access and exclusive discounts.

• Life assurance.

• Access to earned wages when needed.

• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion.

• Enhanced maternity benefits.

• Pension contributions.

Take the Next Step in Your Career

If you are an enthusiastic and experienced Systemic Family Therapist who wants to make a genuine difference to young people's lives and support families through challenging times, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team committed to delivering outstanding therapeutic care.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Systemic Family Therapist

Please contact parul.patel@tpgplc.com

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