Systemic Family Therapist

Community Links

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Job summary

We have funding for four days of a Band 7 Systemic Family Therapist, or three days of a Band 8a. Alternatively, we would consider a developmental position for people currently completing a Masters-level training (employed at Band 7 when qualified).

This position would be an excellent opportunity to develop an area of special interest and expertise. We are looking for applicants with a strong desire to work with people who express unshared and apparently unusual distressing experiences (the ‘psychosis’ field), have experience of working in secondary care mental health and an ability to expand systemic/dialogical ways of working within the service.

Main duties of the job

Aspire has a well embedded culture of family collaboration and is keen to develop an Open Dialogue approach. You would be expanding our work with families and social networks, for example through direct therapeutic work and integrating systemic/dialogical thinking within the service through (joint) working and training/consultation to the MDT. The post will provide opportunities for service development, evaluation and research.

Aspire is a city-wide service that works with people aged 14 – 65 who are regarded as experiencing a first episode of ‘psychosis’, or as having an At Risk Mental State (ARMS). We work creatively and holistically with the person and their family/social network to promote recovery, positive mental wellbeing and social inclusion.

About us

Community Links is an ambitious, forward thinking organisation which aims to provide high quality services, adhering to the principles of best practice, promoting equal opportunities and working positively with diversity.

Date posted

12 November 2021

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£47,126 to £53,219 a year Pro rata for part time roles

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0447-21-1023

Job locations

3 Limewood Road

Seacroft

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS14 1AB


Armley Road

Armley

Leeds

LS12 2LB


Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To provide systemic/family therapy as an autonomous professional at highly specialist level employing methods based upon evidence.

2. To develop positive, enabling and collaborative relationships with clients and carers working in ways which are sensitive to and appropriate for the needs of families from a wide range of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds. This includes abilities to understand and offer therapeutic interventions to a variety of family forms including single parents, same sex couples and their families, extended families and people with mental health difficulties.

3. To undertake detailed and highly specialist psychological and systemic assessment of clients’ and families’ needs. This will involve face to face contact with clients and families to discuss and work through highly complex, sensitive and personal information related to their mental health presentation.

4. To assist in developing responsive and comprehensive support plans for family members of service users.

5. To work jointly with other team members in the provision of individual and group based programmes, including multi- family workshops.

6. To participate in multidisciplinary meetings, providing professional advice on individual care programme planning and other clinical matters in collaboration with care co coordinators and other relevant professionals, as necessary.

7. As required, lead and chair multidisciplinary meetings.

8. To prioritise workload to ensure the best use of the post holder’s skills and knowledge in meeting the needs of the client group and their families.

9. To participate in the development and implementation of relevant policies and procedures to ensure a high quality, well governed service.

10. To facilitate the training of Trainee Systemic/Family Therapy students and Trainees from other disciplines.

11. Promote service user and carer involvement in all aspects of the service.

12. Work within all relevant health & safety legislation and ensure that the service premises remain safe and secure.

13. To line-manage junior members of the Psychological Therapies team, as agreed with the service lead.

14. To provide other aspire professionals with consultation, supervision, teaching and training, which supports them in working with families, friends and carers

15. To identify areas of need for the team in terms of family intervention training and to further develop their skills in observing and intervening in family processes and interactions.

16. To deliver in-service training workshops and seminars on relevant topics for aspire staff.

17. To receive and participate in regular clinical supervision from an appropriately qualified clinical supervisor to ensure quality of professional practice.

18. To engage in professional development within AFT guidelines that ensures that Continuing Professional Development requirements are met and that UKCP/HCPC registration requirements are maintained.

19. To initiate and participate in the on-going evaluation of the aspire approach to working with families and social networks, including reviews of the different family interventions, so that the effects go beyond individual cases and improve the effective running of that service for young people and/or their families.

20. To participate in the development and completion of service reviews, audit and research activity, including collecting and recording data, completing data analysis, report writing, and completing research proposals.

21. To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to both the specific client group and mental health.

22. To comply with the Professional Codes of Conduct and to be aware of changes in these.

23. To comply with all relevant policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Confidentiality of Information and to be aware of any changes in these.

24. To ensure that client case notes and other information systems are kept to a high standard, in accordance with organisational standards (as appropriate to the role).

25. To communicate and present complex information in a clear format, including using a computer, manipulating data, writing reports, and preparing/editing videotapes, for presentation to other professionals.

26. Keep up-to-date with policies, guidelines, procedures and practices.

27. Represent Community Links in a knowledgeable and professional manner at all times.

28. Maintain appropriate professional boundaries at all times.

29. Identify own training and development needs in conjunction with your line manager and participate in training opportunities as directed.

30. Partake in Community Links’ Personal Development Review system.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To provide systemic/family therapy as an autonomous professional at highly specialist level employing methods based upon evidence.

2. To develop positive, enabling and collaborative relationships with clients and carers working in ways which are sensitive to and appropriate for the needs of families from a wide range of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds. This includes abilities to understand and offer therapeutic interventions to a variety of family forms including single parents, same sex couples and their families, extended families and people with mental health difficulties.

3. To undertake detailed and highly specialist psychological and systemic assessment of clients’ and families’ needs. This will involve face to face contact with clients and families to discuss and work through highly complex, sensitive and personal information related to their mental health presentation.

4. To assist in developing responsive and comprehensive support plans for family members of service users.

5. To work jointly with other team members in the provision of individual and group based programmes, including multi- family workshops.

6. To participate in multidisciplinary meetings, providing professional advice on individual care programme planning and other clinical matters in collaboration with care co coordinators and other relevant professionals, as necessary.

7. As required, lead and chair multidisciplinary meetings.

8. To prioritise workload to ensure the best use of the post holder’s skills and knowledge in meeting the needs of the client group and their families.

9. To participate in the development and implementation of relevant policies and procedures to ensure a high quality, well governed service.

10. To facilitate the training of Trainee Systemic/Family Therapy students and Trainees from other disciplines.

11. Promote service user and carer involvement in all aspects of the service.

12. Work within all relevant health & safety legislation and ensure that the service premises remain safe and secure.

13. To line-manage junior members of the Psychological Therapies team, as agreed with the service lead.

14. To provide other aspire professionals with consultation, supervision, teaching and training, which supports them in working with families, friends and carers

15. To identify areas of need for the team in terms of family intervention training and to further develop their skills in observing and intervening in family processes and interactions.

16. To deliver in-service training workshops and seminars on relevant topics for aspire staff.

17. To receive and participate in regular clinical supervision from an appropriately qualified clinical supervisor to ensure quality of professional practice.

18. To engage in professional development within AFT guidelines that ensures that Continuing Professional Development requirements are met and that UKCP/HCPC registration requirements are maintained.

19. To initiate and participate in the on-going evaluation of the aspire approach to working with families and social networks, including reviews of the different family interventions, so that the effects go beyond individual cases and improve the effective running of that service for young people and/or their families.

20. To participate in the development and completion of service reviews, audit and research activity, including collecting and recording data, completing data analysis, report writing, and completing research proposals.

21. To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to both the specific client group and mental health.

22. To comply with the Professional Codes of Conduct and to be aware of changes in these.

23. To comply with all relevant policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Confidentiality of Information and to be aware of any changes in these.

24. To ensure that client case notes and other information systems are kept to a high standard, in accordance with organisational standards (as appropriate to the role).

25. To communicate and present complex information in a clear format, including using a computer, manipulating data, writing reports, and preparing/editing videotapes, for presentation to other professionals.

26. Keep up-to-date with policies, guidelines, procedures and practices.

27. Represent Community Links in a knowledgeable and professional manner at all times.

28. Maintain appropriate professional boundaries at all times.

29. Identify own training and development needs in conjunction with your line manager and participate in training opportunities as directed.

30. Partake in Community Links’ Personal Development Review system.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Post graduate qualification in Systemic/Family Therapy with appropriate professional registration, such as AFT, UKCP or HCPC (or equivalent core professional qualification)

Desirable

  • A formal qualification in supervision

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • A good understanding of the principles of the Early intervention in Psychosis approach Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from a range of professional backgrounds and theoretical perspectives.
  • Ability to understand, relate and respond positively, flexibly and imaginatively to the needs of the client group. Skills in the use of complex methods of assessment, intervention and management.
  • The ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including report writing. Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
  • Evidence of continuing professional developments as recommended by appropriate professional body. Ability to motivate, support, direct and develop staff
  • Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance, including regular supervision, to support and maintain clinical practice.
  • Good IT skills and ability to use competently a range of Microsoft Office packages (outlook, excel, word) Have access to a car for work purposes and hold a full current UK driving licence

Desirable

  • Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
  • Language skills e.g. Urdu, Polish, BSL, etc

Experience

Essential

  • Band 7/8A - Substantial experience of delivering systemic/family therapy within a service as a qualified Systemic/Family Therapist. Band 7/8A - Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients psychological care and treatment, both as a professional qualified therapist and also within the context of a multi-disciplinary care plan. Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision. Experience of working with young people and clients with mental health needs

Desirable

  • Current Trainees - Substantial experience of delivering systemic/family therapy within a service as a qualified Systemic/Family Therapist. Current Trainees - Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients psychological care and treatment, both as a professional qualified therapist and also within the context of a multi-disciplinary care plan. Experience evaluating clinical practice, and participating in research and clinical audits

Approach

Essential

  • Demonstrate a commitment and enthusiasm for working with our client group Demonstrate understanding and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity Demonstrate a commitment to enabling and empowering clients to become actively involved in Community Links Able to build and maintain relationships whilst maintaining appropriate professional boundaries Demonstrate a willingness to participate in shaping the future of the organisation by taking on responsibilities and projects in addition to core workload
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Post graduate qualification in Systemic/Family Therapy with appropriate professional registration, such as AFT, UKCP or HCPC (or equivalent core professional qualification)

Desirable

  • A formal qualification in supervision

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • A good understanding of the principles of the Early intervention in Psychosis approach Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from a range of professional backgrounds and theoretical perspectives.
  • Ability to understand, relate and respond positively, flexibly and imaginatively to the needs of the client group. Skills in the use of complex methods of assessment, intervention and management.
  • The ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including report writing. Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
  • Evidence of continuing professional developments as recommended by appropriate professional body. Ability to motivate, support, direct and develop staff
  • Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance, including regular supervision, to support and maintain clinical practice.
  • Good IT skills and ability to use competently a range of Microsoft Office packages (outlook, excel, word) Have access to a car for work purposes and hold a full current UK driving licence

Desirable

  • Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
  • Language skills e.g. Urdu, Polish, BSL, etc

Experience

Essential

  • Band 7/8A - Substantial experience of delivering systemic/family therapy within a service as a qualified Systemic/Family Therapist. Band 7/8A - Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients psychological care and treatment, both as a professional qualified therapist and also within the context of a multi-disciplinary care plan. Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision. Experience of working with young people and clients with mental health needs

Desirable

  • Current Trainees - Substantial experience of delivering systemic/family therapy within a service as a qualified Systemic/Family Therapist. Current Trainees - Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients psychological care and treatment, both as a professional qualified therapist and also within the context of a multi-disciplinary care plan. Experience evaluating clinical practice, and participating in research and clinical audits

Approach

Essential

  • Demonstrate a commitment and enthusiasm for working with our client group Demonstrate understanding and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity Demonstrate a commitment to enabling and empowering clients to become actively involved in Community Links Able to build and maintain relationships whilst maintaining appropriate professional boundaries Demonstrate a willingness to participate in shaping the future of the organisation by taking on responsibilities and projects in addition to core workload

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Community Links

Address

3 Limewood Road

Seacroft

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS14 1AB


Employer's website

https://www.inspirenorth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Community Links

Address

3 Limewood Road

Seacroft

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS14 1AB


Employer's website

https://www.inspirenorth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


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Date posted

12 November 2021

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£47,126 to £53,219 a year Pro rata for part time roles

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0447-21-1023

Job locations

3 Limewood Road

Seacroft

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS14 1AB


Armley Road

Armley

Leeds

LS12 2LB


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