Systemic Family Practitioner

Alliance Psychological Services Ltd is a leading local mental health provider delivering psychological support and emotional well-being services in a range of settings.

Our Children, Young People and Family Service provides support for children's mental health on behalf of, and in partnership with, Northeast and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) Tees Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundations Trust (TEWV) and other local organisations including the voluntary sector. Collectively we work together using thei Thrivehttps://implementingthrive.org/about-us/i-thrive-implementing-thrive/ framework to improve mental health services and make them more accessible for children and young people in Tees Valley.

Our mission is to help families navigate the mental health system so they can get the right support when they need it. We want to make sure everyone gets the help they deserve for better outcomes.

Are you wanting to improve the lives of young people and families facing mental health difficulties and deliver support in a dynamic and creative children's team? If so, we would love to hear from you as we have an exciting Systemic Family Practitioner opportunity available.

Please do not apply if you do not have the SFP qualification. The person specification is attached.

A collaborative of local organisations (TEWV, The Link, The Junction, Alliance Psychological Services, Changing Futures Northeast, and Teesside Mind) have come together to provide the Tees Valley CYP Getting Advice & Help (GA&H) service. This innovative partnership is built on a shared commitment to improving mental health outcomes for children and young people by making services more equitable, accessible & responsive to local needs.

TEWV leads the partnership with Alliance & The Link providing operational leadership in North Tees (inc. Darlington) & South Tees respectively; ensuring strong, place-based delivery.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a transformative initiative that is reshaping how mental health support is delivered to young people in our communities. This role is based at Belasis, Billingham with a requirement to travel across Teesside.

The post holder will be part of a wider team that collaboratively provides high-quality, brief, and evidence-based support that is sensitive to the unique needs and experiences of children & young people. The SFP will deliver therapeutic interventions for families focussed on improving family functioning within families whose children are experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties in particular conduct disorder, depression and self-harm.

The postholder will have the necessary knowledge, attitude& capabilities to operate effectively in an inclusive, value driven service.

Interviews are w.c. 09.2.26 at Belasis

We offer first rate training & development opportunities, 38 days annual leave pro rata, rising 1 day every 5 years of service (& the option to purchase additional AL) EAP health scheme including costs towards opticians, dentist, physio and shopping discounts plus a 3% contributory pension scheme. We also offer lots of health & wellbeing initiatives for our staff & promote flexible working for a positive work life balance.

Alliance is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment practice & service delivery. We are signatories to the Mindful Employers Charter. Alliance also has Investors in People status and the Better Health at Work Bronze award. We are committed to the National Living Wage.

Alliance Psychological Services follows safer recruitment for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each persons individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of clients.

Please note that due to the nature of the duties of these roles an enhanced criminal records disclosure will be sought in the event of a successful application.

You must have right to work in the UK as we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for employment visas.

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Main Duties & Responsibilities

To provide, under supervision, assessment, including risk assessment, of children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

To support management of the waiting list playing a proactive role in prioritisation, assessment and signposting.

Deliver outcome focused, evidence-based systemic interventions in communities with families, where children or adolescents present with Depression and/or Self Harming behaviour and/or Conduct Disorders

To make use of referral pathways following assessment for children, young people and families requiring other services, including statutory and voluntary agencies.

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