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Family Therapist
Location: Bristol
Salary: Up to £52,000
Hours: 37.5 per week
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
About the Role
A unique opportunity has arisen for a skilled and compassionate Family Therapist to join a renowned healthcare facility in Bristol. This role focuses on delivering systemic family therapy within the Eating Disorder inpatient service and general psychiatry outpatient services. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting patients and their families, promoting recovery and resilience in a multidisciplinary team environment.
About the Facility
Set in a serene 18th-century country residence surrounded by parkland, this facility offers 77 beds across seven specialised wards, including services for:
- Eating Disorders
- Acute Mental Health
- Psychiatric Intensive Care
- Acquired Brain Injury
- Huntington’s and Dementia
Conveniently located near major transport links, the hospital also provides an expanding outpatient therapy service, ensuring comprehensive care options for its service users.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist systemic assessments and interventions for patients and families.
- Facilitate psycho-educational groups and parent support sessions.
- Deliver systemic consultations across the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
- Participate in care planning, risk assessment, and management.
- Lead reflective groups to promote systemic thinking among staff.
- Contribute to ward rounds, MDT assessments, and care planning meetings.
- Offer outpatient therapy as part of the Day Care Therapy Service.
What We’re Looking For
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- Qualified Systemic Family Psychotherapist, registered with the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
- MSc in Family Therapies.
- Experience with individual and family/group work in mental health settings.
Desirable Experience and Training:
- Previous experience in Eating Disorder services.
- Formal training in the supervision of psychotherapeutic modalities.
- Advanced training in evidence-based psychological therapies.
- Leadership training.
Why Join Us?
As part of a leading healthcare organization, this role offers:
- Competitive annual leave, increasing with tenure.
- Birthday leave to celebrate your special day.
- Enhanced maternity pay.
- Flexible working options.
- Opportunities for training and development in diverse care settings.
- Supplemented meals and wellness programs.
- Access to employee assistance and exclusive benefits, including discounts and interest-free loans.
About the Organisation
As a trusted name in behavioral care and specialist support, this employer is committed to making a real and lasting difference in the lives of patients and their families. With an emphasis on excellence and innovation, it provides a rewarding career path for those passionate about mental health.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re a dedicated professional ready to lead and inspire, this is your chance to make a significant impact. Apply online now aoin a team that values collaboration, innovation, and patient-centred care.
