Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, and values-driven, Systemic Family Psychotherapist to our innovative under 18 CHRIS Team (Co-ordinated Help and Risk Intervention Service). You will have experience working with young people and families experiencing traumatic and self-destructive behaviours.
CHRIS is a new innovative psychosocial, multidisciplinary service run by Suffolk County Council. The Multi-disciplinary team is highly committed and passionate about supporting young people, their families, and professional networks at times of emotional crisis at risk of self-harm or suicide.
CHRIS offers system-wide intensive Risk Based Psychosocial interventions to children and young people living in East and West Suffolk as part of the local Mental Health Crisis response pathway
This service takes a systems approach and works to support the effectiveness of existing services that are currently working with children and young people.
Main duties of the job
You will work with; an established experienced Systemic Psychotherapist, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Clinical alongside social Workers, Mental Health Nurses, Practice Managers, and Outreach Practitioners to embed our vision of making a difference to children, young people and families in times of crisis, and developing an environment which inspires colleagues to deliver the highest standards of evidence-based practice and care.
You will carry a small intensive clinical caseload, be part of a systemic clinic and offer systemic thinking as part of the MDT. You will also offer consultation to professionals in young peoples wider professional systems and will be offered regular systemic supervision.
Some of the main duties will include:
- clinical supervision of appropriate colleagues
- providing specialist systemic psychotherapy input within multi-disciplinary reviews
- providing specialist advice and consultation regarding formulations, intervention and risk management to the multi-disciplinary team as required.
About us
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. Were driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you'll enjoy:
- up to 28 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
- membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
- performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
- training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
- a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
- diverse and active staff networks
- flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
- plus more!
If you would like to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit ourWorking for Suffolk County Council pages (www.Suffolk.gov.uk/careers).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties will include:
- clinical supervision of appropriate colleagues
- providing specialist systemic psychotherapyinput within multi-disciplinary reviews
- providing specialistadvice and consultation regarding formulations, intervention and risk management to the multi-disciplinary team as required
- influencing, leading and motivating staff at all levels within the clinical environment to deliver high-quality care
- working in conjunction with the management team to develop a culture that improves quality
- participating in clinical audit, quality assurance and clinical governance activities with the Clinical Lead and Quality, Governance and Audit manager
- working in conjunction with the senior team to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and responsive care to service users within the Crisis pathway in line with CQC requirements, NICE guidance, and Best Practice standards; and contributing to continued service development
- actively contributing towards developing systemicpractice within the service, facilitating learning as needed, and supporting the development of our future senior nurses
- hold a small (protected) service-user caseload within the role.
You will need to:
- demonstrate passion and commitment towards relationally focused practice
- have experience of forming, and of supporting colleagues to form, safe, trusting, positive and collaborative relationships with children, young people, and families who may traditionally struggle to engage with services, and who may present with complex and significant mental health difficulties
- have excellent communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly and creatively in conjunction with children, young people, families, team members, other professionals and key stakeholders
- demonstrate flexibility, and a commitment to new ways of working, including supporting children and young people directly in their homes and community settings; as well as providing indirect support to existing networks through consultation and advice
- demonstrate evidence of commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.
You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties will include:
- clinical supervision of appropriate colleagues
- providing specialist systemic psychotherapyinput within multi-disciplinary reviews
- providing specialistadvice and consultation regarding formulations, intervention and risk management to the multi-disciplinary team as required
- influencing, leading and motivating staff at all levels within the clinical environment to deliver high-quality care
- working in conjunction with the management team to develop a culture that improves quality
- participating in clinical audit, quality assurance and clinical governance activities with the Clinical Lead and Quality, Governance and Audit manager
- working in conjunction with the senior team to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and responsive care to service users within the Crisis pathway in line with CQC requirements, NICE guidance, and Best Practice standards; and contributing to continued service development
- actively contributing towards developing systemicpractice within the service, facilitating learning as needed, and supporting the development of our future senior nurses
- hold a small (protected) service-user caseload within the role.
You will need to:
- demonstrate passion and commitment towards relationally focused practice
- have experience of forming, and of supporting colleagues to form, safe, trusting, positive and collaborative relationships with children, young people, and families who may traditionally struggle to engage with services, and who may present with complex and significant mental health difficulties
- have excellent communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly and creatively in conjunction with children, young people, families, team members, other professionals and key stakeholders
- demonstrate flexibility, and a commitment to new ways of working, including supporting children and young people directly in their homes and community settings; as well as providing indirect support to existing networks through consultation and advice
- demonstrate evidence of commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.
You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering psychological therapies to young people and their families.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary Team.
- Experience of conducting risk assessments, preparing risk management plans, and initiating appropriate action where indicated.
- Skills in the use of methods of Systemic Psychotherapy and family-based assessment, and intervention, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Knowledge and skill in using a variety of Systemic and clinical modalities working with young people and families in crisis.
Qualifications
Essential
- 1.A masters level qualification in Systemic Family Psychotherapy recognised by UKCP.
- 2.Current registration as a Systemic Family Psychotherapist with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) College for Family, Couple and Systemic Therapy.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering psychological therapies to young people and their families.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary Team.
- Experience of conducting risk assessments, preparing risk management plans, and initiating appropriate action where indicated.
- Skills in the use of methods of Systemic Psychotherapy and family-based assessment, and intervention, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Knowledge and skill in using a variety of Systemic and clinical modalities working with young people and families in crisis.
Qualifications
Essential
- 1.A masters level qualification in Systemic Family Psychotherapy recognised by UKCP.
- 2.Current registration as a Systemic Family Psychotherapist with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) College for Family, Couple and Systemic Therapy.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
