Overview
CAMHS Therapist - Sessional
Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology
Employment Type: Contract
Location: Priory Wellbeing Centre - Canterbury
Compensation: £55.00 / hour
Priory Wellbeing Centre Canterbury is looking to recruit a CAMHS Therapist to join the team. Hours for this sessional role are flexible and will be scheduled according to the centre's requirements. While specific hours may vary depending on demand, we aim to provide clarity as service needs become clearer. This approach ensures the centre can respond effectively to changing demands.
Priory Wellbeing Centre Canterbury is conveniently situated in the heart of Canterbury's city centre, offering easy access to all. Our expert team can deliver established outpatient treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, stress, bereavement, addictions and eating disorders. We provide high quality support to adults, adolescents, children and couples, offering rapid access to effective treatment to get you or your loved ones back on track.
What you'll be doing
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. As a Therapist 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.
* Provide 1:1 therapy to CAMHS service users, either remotely or face-to-face
* Support the ASC CAMHS pathway as part of a dedicated team
* Be part of an organisation renowned for excellence and a diverse range of mental health services
What you'll bring to the role
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
You'll need at least two years' experience working with young people, along with the ability to think systemically about their needs, including family and school contexts. A relevant qualification and knowledge of neurodiversity are essential, as is active therapeutic work and clinical supervision with this group. Full BABCP accreditation is required. You'll also need to be flexible to accommodate after-school hours and Saturday mornings if required. You will need to be ADOS trained or willing to invest in the training for this role.
What we will give you in return
Priory is seeking skilled and compassionate individuals to join us on a sessional, self-employed basis. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to work within a respected healthcare provider, delivering specialist mental health and wellbeing services. If you're committed to making a difference and want to work in a supportive, professional environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
* DBS paid for by Priory
* Free on-site parking or reduced parking rates
* Supplemented meals
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