Family Therapist

Are you an outstanding Family Therapist with a passion for delivering high quality care?

Cygnet Health Care have been providing a national network of specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.

With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team.

We need a dedicated, compassionate Family Therapist with excellent clinical & people skills.

Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital understand the need for the right work/home life balance therefore we promote flexible working within our Psychology department, we encourage applications from applicants seeking, full time, part time and compressed hours.

Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for our patients – it’s a challenging, satisfying vocation.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

So if you care about making a difference – every day – we want to hear from you.

Cygnet Hospital Joyce Parker:

Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital is our state-of-the-art Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) hospital in Coventry.

The Opportunity:

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Family Therapist to join our expanding Tier 4 CAMHS services at Joyce Parker Hospital on a full-time, permanent basis. The successful applicant will be based on our Low Secure Unit but there may also be opportunities to provide support to our Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit and General Adolescent Unit, which are on the same hospital site. The successful applicant will join an established and well-resourced psychology team, which includes: a Lead (Clinical) Psychologist, two Qualified Forensic Psychologists, a Qualified Clinical Psychologist, three Assistant Psychologists, and a Trainee Forensic Psychologist.

Previous experience in mental health settings, particularly inpatient services, would be an advantage. However, applications from newly qualified therapists are also welcome.

Your Day-to-Day…

• Provide family therapy assessment/treatment services
• Arrange and attend family therapy meetings & workshops
• Work effectively with other agencies including social services, primary care & the voluntary sector
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ensure that all duties are carried out in line with Cygnet policies & statutory requirements
• Engage in clinical governance & regular audits of the service
• Maintain accurate records of clinical activity & keep up to date with current research
• Provide training and consultation to team members & stakeholders in other agencies.

We are looking for someone who is...

• Master’s degree qualified in Family Therapy
• AFT & UKCP registered or equivalent
• Experienced in working with complex family dynamics & high levels of risk
• Skilled in clinical governance, auditing & clinical supervision
• Passionate about working with people with a range of complex mental health needs
• Dynamic, enthusiastic, compassionate, professional & committed to working to a high standard.

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Strong career progression opportunities into management roles
• Monthly reflective practice, & support with CPD opportunities
• Expert clinical supervision & peer support
• Employee referral scheme
• Pension scheme
• “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount saving.

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Ready to make a positive change?

Please click on the ‘apply now’ link below.

Join us!

In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.