Systemic Family Therapist or Psychotherapist
Job overview
We are excited about a newly commissioned Systemic Family Therapist or Psychotherapist role in North Lincolnshire community mental health services. We are passionate about including families and networks in the care we offer. We hope this new role will enhance the therapeutic support we offer to the people and families we serve in North Lincolnshire.
You will deliver specialist psychological / systemic assessments and therapy, for individuals, couples, groups, families and teams, as well as provide highly specialised case consultation and supervision to professionals. The role will combine both direct clinical work with clients and families, as well as supervision to enhance the confidence and skills of your colleagues providing family inclusive interventions.
We are committed to thinking contextually and systemically about the population we serve, and this is demonstrated in our trusts 28 promises. Please see the following website for further information: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/our-28-promises/
You will join a group of supportive and innovative psychological professionals within North Lincolnshire. There is opportunity for peer support and supervision with fellow systemic family therapists within the organisation. RDaSH provides a mandatory half day per month to focus on continued professional development and learning.
Please note the successful candidate will start in the role in October 2025.
Main duties of the job
You will be accountable for your own professional practice in undertaking specialist assessment, formulation, and therapeutic intervention methods for individuals, couples, family systems and groups with psychological, emotional or mental health conditions across North Lincolnshire Community Mental Health Services.
Be responsible for assessing and managing risk including in a crisis or safeguarding situation
To provide clinical supervision/reflective practice to other healthcare professionals and multi-disciplinary team members, as appropriate and where trained to do so.
To attend and contribute to MDTs, for instance to provide case consultation, share formulations, offer advice and training.
To be compassionate in meeting the needs of clients, their carers and families.
Where appropriate to undertake formal research / service.
To be pro-active in continual service improvement.
To promote, at all times, a positive image of people with mental health difficulties, the psychology service and wider Trust and to act as an advocate ensuring there is proper regard for people’s dignity, choice, self-esteem and racial, cultural, sexual and religious needs and preferences.
Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
Person specification
knowledge, skills and experience
Essential criteria- Training in Counselling, Forensic or Clinical Psychology at Doctoral level (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) Or holding a core Profession (e.g. registered mental health nurse, social worker, Occupational therapist, psychologist etc) plus an accredited Master’s degree training / professional qualification in family and systemic psychotherapy (4 yrs MSc level).
- Evidence of CPD.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team to deliver assessment and treatment with individuals, couples and families experiencing a variety of mental health conditions.
- Experience of delivering group work.
- Experience of clinical supervision, reflective practice and/or case consultation to multi-disciplinary team members.
- Registered with appropriate core professional body, e.g., HCPC /Registration as a Systemic Psychotherapist with UKCP & Membership of the AFT.
- Approved clinical supervisor.
- Postgraduate training in further psychological therapies/modalities, e.g., DBT, CAT, SCM etc.
Eligibility for sponsorship
We welcome applications from individuals who may require sponsorship [if eligible] under the skilled worker or health & care visa route. Please note, not all vacancies or applications are eligible for sponsorship.
*****Before applying, you can make a self-assessment of potential eligibility for sponsorship here: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
**Please note, there have been some changes made to Home Office guidance in relation to salary thresholds for sponsorship applications from 9 April 2025**