Family and Systemic Psychotherapist (Permanent)

About the role

The Family and Systemic Psychotherapist will join East Renfrewshire CAMHS within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, delivering specialist systemic assessment, formulation and therapy for children, young people and their families.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver evidence‑based family and systemic psychotherapy within a multidisciplinary CAMHS setting.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team discussions, clinical formulation, risk assessment and care planning.
• Provide consultation, advice and support to colleagues and partner agencies.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical records and outcome measures.
• Participate in audit, service evaluation, quality improvement and service development initiatives.

Required profile

• Postgraduate Master's level qualification in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy accredited by AFT or equivalent.
• Current professional registration with the relevant regulatory body (e.g., UKCP).
• Significant post‑qualification experience working with children, young people and families.
• Membership of the PVG Scheme for regulated work with children.

Required skills

• Knowledge and application of systemic theories, models and evidence‑based therapeutic approaches.
• Experience of systemic assessment, formulation and therapeutic intervention.
• Understanding of risk assessment, safeguarding and child protection procedures.

What we offer

• Minimum 27 days annual leave plus public holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme with life insurance benefits.
• Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays and NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services.