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Family Therapist (CAMHS) Part Time

Priory Healthcare

Springfield, CM1 7SJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£32,000 to £42,400

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

31 December 2026

72 days left

Job description

Youll 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...

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 persons mental health and wellbeing
Offer guidance and support to families to promote coping strategies and resilience during inpatient treatment.

Priory Hospital Chelmsford is looking to recruit a Family Therapist to join the team. This is a part-time/ 30 Hours role.

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.

Priory is the UKs 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 childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli 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 here.

For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.

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.

Essential

The successful candidate will hold a recognised qualification in Family Therapy, including completion of a four-year Masters-level training programme, and have full and active membership of relevant professional bodies such as the Association for Family Therapy (AFT) and UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). They will have 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, is essential. The successful candidate will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport, establish trust, and manage complex and sensitive family dynamics. They will have proven experience assessing, formulating, and delivering tailored interventions that consider diverse family structures, cultural backgrounds, and individual needs, as well as experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to contribute to holistic and integrated care planning.