CAMHS Therapist
Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Priory Hospital Chelmsford
Compensation: £31,930 / year
Description
Priory Hospital Chelmsford is looking to recruit a CAMHS Therapist to join the team. This is a full‑time/37.5 hour 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.
What you’ll be doing
You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients’ wellbeing. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with 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.
Responsibilities
* 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 CBT, family therapy, systemic therapy, and trauma-informed care, adapting techniques to suit developmental stages and cultural backgrounds.
* Collaborate closely with schools, social workers, pediatricians 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.
Qualifications
* Relevant professional qualification in clinical or counselling psychology, psychotherapy, or a related mental health discipline, with registration or accreditation from a recognised body (e.g., BACP, HCPC, UKCP).
* Substantial experience working therapeutically with children and adolescents in a CAMHS or similar setting, demonstrating competence in evidence-based approaches such as CBT, systemic or family therapy.
* Strong communication skills, ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, and a solid understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
* Experience engaging with families and liaising with external agencies is highly desirable.
Benefits
* Free on‑site parking
* Supplemented meals
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Birthday Holiday – an extra day of annual leave on your birthday
* Enhanced maternity pay
* Contributory pension scheme
* Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes such as 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
Application
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. For more information about the role, you can email Apply or apply online.
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