Job summary
Situated within three acres of landscaped grounds, Priory Hospital Chelmsford is an independent hospital that specialises in the treatment and management of adults and adolescents with a range of mental health problems. There is a highly experienced team of mental health professionals and support staff, which include consultant psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses and therapists.
The hospital offers calming and recovery focused residential treatment for up to 60 service users, as well as day care and outpatient services, including separate facilities for young people.
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.
About us
Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 13,000 colleagues and a network of 280 services, we support over 26,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.
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.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Priory Hospital Chelmsford is looking to recruit a Family Therapist to join the team. This is a part-time/ 30 Hours role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Priory Hospital Chelmsford is looking to recruit a Family Therapist to join the team. This is a part-time/ 30 Hours role.
Person Specification
Requirements
Essential
- A successful family therapist should have a strong foundation in psychological theories and therapeutic techniques specific to family systems, with proven experience working with children, adolescents, and their families in clinical or community settings. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential to build trust, navigate complex family dynamics, and facilitate open dialogue. The ability to assess and understand diverse family structures, cultural backgrounds, and individual needs is crucial for delivering effective and personalized interventions. Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary teams, particularly in mental health environments, enhances holistic care delivery. Additionally, strong problem-solving skills, emotional resilience, and ongoing professional development are important to adapt to the evolving needs of clients and maintain best practices in family therapy.
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Person Specification
Requirements
Essential
- A successful family therapist should have a strong foundation in psychological theories and therapeutic techniques specific to family systems, with proven experience working with children, adolescents, and their families in clinical or community settings. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential to build trust, navigate complex family dynamics, and facilitate open dialogue. The ability to assess and understand diverse family structures, cultural backgrounds, and individual needs is crucial for delivering effective and personalized interventions. Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary teams, particularly in mental health environments, enhances holistic care delivery. Additionally, strong problem-solving skills, emotional resilience, and ongoing professional development are important to adapt to the evolving needs of clients and maintain best practices in family therapy.
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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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
