Priory Hospital Chelmsford is looking to recruit a CAMHS Therapist to join the team. This is a Part Time/ 30 Hours per week role.
Chelmsford is one of the UK’s leading treatment centres and is rated by former patients for its excellence, dedication and commitment, as well as producing outstanding treatment outcomes.
You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.
* Deliver high-quality, evidence-based psychological therapies tailored to children and adolescents aged 0-18 experiencing a range of emotional, behavioural, and mental health difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and neurodevelopmental disorders.
* Conduct thorough biopsychosocial assessments to understand young clients’ needs and formulate individualized treatment plans, involving families and carers to ensure a collaborative approach.
* Provide a range of therapeutic interventions such as cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), family therapy, systemic therapy, and trauma-informed care, adapting techniques to suit developmental stages and cultural backgrounds.
* Collaborate closely with schools, social workers, paediatricians, and other health professionals to coordinate care and ensure holistic support for the child’s emotional and social wellbeing.
* Maintain detailed clinical documentation in line with professional standards and contribute to ongoing service development, audits, and clinical supervision to enhance treatment outcomes and service quality.