An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed CAMHS Therapy Lead to work in an exceptional independent mental health hospital based in Wadhurst, East Sussex. You will be working for one of the UK’s leading health care providers.
A mental health hospital specialises in the management and treatment of mental health problems. The hospital has residential facilities for patients, as well as offering outpatients services.
To be considered for this role you must be qualified as a registered mental health professional, such as a clinical psychologist, systemic psychotherapist, or equivalent.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide clinical leadership and supervision to the CAMHS team, ensuring delivery of high-quality, evidence-based mental health interventions for children and adolescents.
* Develop and implement tailored therapeutic programs addressing a range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioural challenges.
* Collaborate closely with schools, social services, healthcare providers, and families to coordinate holistic care and support for young people.
* Lead service development and quality improvement initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes and meet safeguarding standards.
* Deliver training and professional development to staff, promoting reflective practice and continuous learning within the team.
Preferred Skills and Experience
* Experience working within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
* Proven track record of providing clinical leadership and supervision within multidisciplinary teams.
* Experience managing or leading teams.
* Extensive experience delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions for a broad range of child and adolescent mental health issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioural disorders.
* Must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong organisational and service development skills, with the ability to contribute to strategic planning, quality improvement, and data-driven evaluation.
Salary and Benefits
The successful CAMHS Therapy Lead will receive an excellent salary of GBP 41,200 – GBP 53,560 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full‑time role working 37.5 hours a week.
* Free on‑site parking.
* Supplemented meals.
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Your birthday as an extra day annual leave.
* Enhanced maternity pay.
* Contributory pension scheme.
* Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes such as gym memberships, 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 and management development.
* Long service award.
* Refer a friend bonus.
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