Family Therapist – CAMHS
Part-time, 30h/week
£32,000 - £42,000
Essex
Are you a qualified Family Therapist who thrives on helping young people and their families overcome emotional and relational challenges?
Do you take pride in facilitating meaningful change through structured, evidence-based therapy within a compassionate, multidisciplinary team?
Are you seeking a part-time position where you can make a lasting impact on the lives of children and adolescents while continuing to develop professionally?
Overview
An independent mental health service set within a tranquil, therapeutic environment is seeking a dedicated Family Therapist to join its Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) team. The service provides inpatient, day care, and outpatient treatment for young people experiencing a range of emotional and psychological challenges.
Working alongside a compassionate and highly skilled multi-disciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and therapists, you will play a pivotal role in supporting children, adolescents, and their families throughout their recovery journey.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Family Therapist who is passionate about improving communication, strengthening family relationships, and fostering resilience in young people within a structured, supportive clinical setting.
Responsibilities
- Deliver family therapy sessions to children, adolescents, and their families, focusing on improving relationships, communication, and emotional wellbeing.
- Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary CAMHS team to assess, plan, and implement personalised care plans.
- Conduct assessments to understand family dynamics and identify factors influencing a young person’s mental health.
- Provide guidance and psychoeducation to families, promoting effective coping strategies and resilience.
- Contribute to care reviews and multidisciplinary meetings, ensuring therapy remains integrated within the broader treatment plan.
- Maintain detailed clinical records and uphold high standards of professional practice in line with safeguarding and ethical frameworks.
Candidate Requirements
- Qualified Family Therapist with registration (e.g. UKCP, AFT, or equivalent).
- Proven experience working with children, adolescents, and families in clinical or community mental health settings.
- Strong understanding of family systems theory and evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate complex family dynamics.
- Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Compassion, emotional resilience, and a genuine commitment to supporting young people’s wellbeing.
Salary Package & Benefits
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional day off on your birthday.
- Free on-site parking and supplemented meals during shifts.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Access to funded professional development, including opportunities for clinical supervision and CPD.
- Flexible benefits package including healthcare options, gym membership, and technology schemes.
- Supportive leadership with clear pathways for career progression and development into senior or specialist roles.
Contact Details:
For more information or to apply, please contact Aleksandra Siedlecka at Compass Associates: [email protected]
Recommendations:
Compass Associates is acting as a recruitment consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for any successful referral we place into this or another permanent role.
