Family & Systemic Psychotherapist
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Family & Systemic Psychotherapist
Band 7 | Full Time – 37.5 hours
New CAMHS Inpatient Unit (previously Chalkhill) | Haywards Heath
£49,387 – £56,515 per annum
Closing date: 2 July 2026
Help shape a newly redesigned CAMHS inpatient service and ensure young people and their families remain at the centre of care, recovery and decision-making.
We are recruiting a Band 7 Family & Systemic Psychotherapist to join our newly redeveloped Children and Young People’s Mental Health Inpatient Unit reopening in Autumn 2026.
Following extensive co-design with young people, families and staff — alongside significant investment in the environment, workforce and therapeutic approach — this is an exciting opportunity to join a modern, recovery-focused inpatient service delivering purposeful, high-quality care to young people with acute mental health needs.
Why this role stands out
• Opportunity to join a newly reopened CAMHS inpatient service from the beginning
• Help shape a family-centred therapeutic model within a redesigned service
• Strong focus on systemic thinking, trauma-informed care and co-production
• Work across inpatient and crisis pathways, including close links with COAST
• Extensive induction and team development programme before the unit opens
• Access to specialist supervision, CPD and leadership development opportunities
Who can apply
We're looking for:
• UKCP Registered Family & Systemic Psychotherapists
You'll ideally have:
• Experience working with children, young people and families experiencing significant mental health difficulties
• Strong assessment, formulation and therapeutic intervention skills
• Experience working within multidisciplinary environments
• Confidence supporting families during periods of crisis and acute distress
• An interest in service development and improving outcomes for young people and families
The role
As a Band 7 Family & Systemic Psychotherapist, you'll play a key role in ensuring family relationships, experiences and strengths remain central throughout a young person's inpatient journey.
You will:
• Deliver specialist family and systemic assessments and interventions
• Support formulation and treatment planning within the MDT
• Work closely with families from admission through to discharge
• Contribute to care reviews and recovery planning
• Support young people and families experiencing acute mental health difficulties
• Work collaboratively with the COAST Crisis Outreach Team
• Provide consultation to colleagues and partner agencies
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives
• Help embed family-focused and trauma-informed approaches across the service
This is an opportunity to influence the culture and development of a newly redesigned inpatient service from day one.
About the service
The redesigned CAMHS inpatient model includes:
• Purposeful admissions with early review points
• A structured 7-day therapeutic programme
• Strong links with crisis and community services
• Trauma-informed and autism-aware practice
• Enhanced MDT working and safe staffing
• Focus on reducing restrictive practice and improving outcomes
• Strong clinical leadership and professional support
The aim is to create a therapeutic environment where young people and families feel heard, involved and supported throughout their recovery journey.
Professional support and development
You'll benefit from:
• Regular supervision from a Principal Family & Systemic Psychotherapist
• Support from a Consultant Psychologist
• Access to Psychological Professions Practice Networks
• Specialist CAMHS training and CPD opportunities
• Leadership development programmes
• Opportunities to contribute to service innovation and improvement
Location
Based in Haywards Heath, West Sussex:
• Under 45 minutes to London by train
• Close to Gatwick Airport
• Easy access to Brighton, the Sussex coast and the South Downs
• On-site parking available
What we offer
• Opportunity to help shape a newly reopened CAMHS inpatient unit
• Comprehensive pre-opening induction and team development programme
• Strong clinical leadership and MDT support
• High-quality professional and clinical supervision
• Access to specialist CAMHS and systemic practice training
• Career progression opportunities across CAMHS services
• NHS Pension Scheme and Agenda for Change benefits
Why join this team?
This is an opportunity to help build a service where families are genuinely recognised as partners in care.
You'll join a team focused on:
• Family-centred and systemic practice
• Trauma-informed and compassionate care
• Collaboration and co-production
• Staff wellbeing and professional growth
• Improving experiences and outcomes for young people and families
If you're passionate about supporting young people and families through some of their most challenging experiences and want to help shape a newly redesigned inpatient service, we'd love to hear from you.