Family Therapist - CAMHS
hace 3 días
Springfield
Priory Hospital Chelmsford is recruiting a Family Therapist to join the team. This is a part-time position working 30 Hours per week This is a part-time position (30 hours per week), with a pro rata salary of £32,000–£42,400 per annum, depending on experience. Situated within three acres of landscaped grounds, Priory Hospital Chelmsford is an independent hospital that specialises in the treatment and management of adults and adolescents with a range of mental health problems. There is a highly experienced team of mental health professionals and support staff, which include consultant psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses and therapists. The hospital offers calming and recovery focused residential treatment for up to 60 service users, as well as day care and outpatient services, including separate facilities for young people. You’ll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the hospital and to support the wellbeing of our patients. While your role doesn’t involve providing direct care, your contribution is vital in helping to maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for everyone. Whether you're assisting with day-to-day operations, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here. • Provide therapeutic support and interventions to children, adolescents, and their families to address mental health challenges., • Facilitate family therapy sessions to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen family relationships., • Collaborate with the multidisciplinary CAMHS team to develop and implement individualized care plans., • Assess family dynamics and identify factors affecting the young person’s mental health and wellbeing, • Offer guidance and support to families to promote coping strategies and resilience during inpatient treatment. You can find additional information in the attached job description. Skills and Experience Required: • A recognised qualification in Family Therapy, including completion of a four-year Master’s level training programme., • Full and active membership of relevant professional bodies such as the Association for Family Therapy (AFT) and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), • A strong foundation in psychological theories and family systems therapy, with the ability to apply a range of therapeutic models effectively., • Demonstrable experience working with children, adolescents, and families within clinical, community, or mental health settings (ideally CAMHS)., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport, establish trust, and manage complex and sensitive family dynamics., • Proven ability to assess, formulate, and deliver tailored interventions, taking into account diverse family structures, cultural backgrounds, and individual needs., • Experience of working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, contributing to holistic and integrated care planning. We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us. • Free on-site parking, • Birthday Holiday - your birthday as an extra days annual leave, • Enhanced maternity pay, • Contributory pension scheme, • Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme), • Access to development opportunities, • Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel, • Leadership & management development, • Long service award, • Refer a friend bonuses Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer _. For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement _. All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
