Family Therapist – Children & Young People (CYP) Location: Remote (UK-based) Service: Children & Young People (CYP) Talking Therapies Contract Type: Flexible / Sessional

About the Role

This service is expanding its Children and Young People (CYP) Talking Therapies service, delivering high-quality, evidence-based mental health support to children, young people and families across the UK. As a Family Therapist, you will work systemically with children, young people and their families to support emotional wellbeing and improve relational dynamics. You will deliver evidence-based family interventions as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting children and young people experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality systemic family therapy interventions to children, young people and families Carry out comprehensive assessments, formulation, and risk assessments Work collaboratively with families to improve communication, relationships and outcomes Provide therapy via remote and/or face-to-face sessions Work as part of a multidisciplinary team including CBT Therapists, Psychologists and CWP's. Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with service requirements Adhere to safeguarding, confidentiality and clinical governance frameworks Engage in regular clinical supervision and ongoing CPD Essential Requirements (Strict Criteria) Applicants must meet all of the following criteria: Current professional registration/accreditation with a recognised body (e.g. UKCP, AFT) Completed a recognised Family/Systemic Therapy qualification (e.g. MSc in Systemic Family Therapy or equivalent) Demonstrable experience delivering systemic family therapy to children and young people Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment and clinical governance Experience working with children, young people and families within mental health services Applications that do not meet the above criteria will not be considered. What the service Offers Flexible working arrangements Opportunity to work within a growing national CYP service Ongoing clinical supervision and peer support Access to a wide variety of clinical work across different presentations