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 our patients. While your role doesnt 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.
Main duties of the job
- 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.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process.
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.
Requirements
- A recognised qualification in Family Therapy, including completion of a four-year Masters 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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
