Family Systemic Psychotherapist - EB1 | East London NHS Foundation Trust

Join Our Dunstable CAMHS Team

We are looking for a creative, forward-thinking and motivatedSystemic Family Therapistto join our friendly, supportive and highly skilled multidisciplinary Emotional and Behavioural CAMHS Team in Dunstable, part of the South Bedfordshire Specialist CAMHS Service.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a service that values collaboration, innovation and reflective practice. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated, and where we actively consider the impact of racial, cultural, social and economic contexts on the young people, families and communities we support. Our work is underpinned by compassion, respect and a shared commitment to delivering high-quality care. We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and would be happy to consider flexible working requests.

About the Role

The successful applicant will bring significant experience of working with young people, including within CAMHS, and a passion for systemic thinking and family-focused interventions.

You will provide systemic assessment and therapeutic interventions for young people experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties, working closely with their families, carers and wider support networks. The role includes undertaking generic CAMHS assessments where required and contributing to the wider multidisciplinary assessment and treatment pathway.

Working alongside our experiencedBand 8A Systemic Psychotherapist, you will co-facilitate family therapy clinics and evidence-based systemic interventions, including groups such as Non-Violent Resistance if appropriate. You will work autonomously while remaining closely connected to a supportive team, demonstrating excellent organisational skills, clinical judgement and professional self-management. Parent carers, schools and partner agencies will play an important role in your work, and you will be expected to contribute effectively to multi-agency collaboration.

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve.

Our values are

We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

If you are passionate about systemic practice, committed to improving outcomes for children, young people and families, and want to work within a supportive, reflective and effective CAMHS service, we would love to hear from you.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact

Iona Cook, Systemic Psychotherapist, Dunstable CAMHS, tel 01582 707635 or emailiona.cook@nhs.netor

Dr Louise Scrivener, Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Team Lead, Dunstable CAMHS, tel 01582 707635 or emaillouise.scrivener1@nhs.net

This advert closes on Sunday 8 Nov 2026