CAMHS Practitioner Training in Systemic Family Practice: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a CAMHS clinician who is passionate about working with children, young people and their families who wants to develop skills in family therapy. You would be enrolled in the CYP-IAPT 12-month post-graduate diploma in Systemic Family Practice beginning in February 2027. Following successful completion of the diploma, you would be employed in the CAMHS service offering therapeutic work to children and the families, offering interventions for children presenting with a range of difficulties.

If you have a core professional qualification, 2 years full-time therapeutic experience in a mental health setting working clinically with CYPs, a passion for working with children and families and can commit to the requirements of the course then this may be the opportunity for you.

Due to the demands of the course, successful applicants will need to take up a full-time position. The post will be based in Worcester, Kidderminster or Redditch.

Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.

Main duties of the job

You must attend an interview and be enrolled at the University of Northampton. The postgraduate diploma is a full-time programme with 36-40 days of face-to-face/online teaching, 36 days of practice-based learning and 6 days of assessment. You would need 8 cases, and a minimum of 48 sessions and 60 clinical hours. The study commitment is 125 hours of independent study time.

The course requires academic study including writing essays, case studies and completing a portfolio. Students who have not completed a first degree may register for the PG Diploma as an associate student and transfer to full diploma once they have passed their first level 7 module.

You would work clinically within the CAMHS partnership / Family Therapy team, hold a caseload, attend MDT meetings and attend statutory & mandatory training. You would be supervised by a qualified family therapist from CAMHS and attend small group supervision at the University.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional clinical qualification – RMN/OT/Social Worker etc.
• Evidence of post registered clinical qualifications/training or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of training to a minimum of post graduate diploma level
• Current registration with relevant professional body

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post registration experience in mental health care including mental health assessment and risk assessment
• Use of therapeutic interventions within mental health settings i.e., 1:1, counselling, family therapy and group work
• Delivering teaching/training
• Providing consultation

Knowledge

Essential

• Working knowledge of Health Service
• Working knowledge of mental health issues in CAMH Services
• A good knowledge of own professional guidelines such as NMC/HCPC
• Good knowledge of recognised disorders and illnesses in the field of mental health
• Understanding of a range of communication styles when working with children and families in distress
• Hold an interest in a specialist area
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
• Appropriate and adaptable verbal and written communication
• Able to undertake audit
• Able to undertake risk assessments within Mental health

Desirable

• Basic IT competency

Additional Criteris

Essential

• Able to meet the travel requirements of the role

Closing Date: 27 October 2026