Sessional Family Therapist / CAMHS Therapist

Sessional Family Therapist / CAMHS Therapist

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Zero Hours

Location: Priory Hospital Ticehurst

Compensation: £65.00 - £75.00 / hour

Description

Ticehurst House Hospital is looking to recruit a Sessional Family Therapist / 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 Hospital Ticehurst House's Highlands Unit is a welcoming, nine bed facility, offering person centred care, treatment and support for adults facing mental health challenges. Highlands is situated in a character building, within our extensive main grounds, in the beautiful East Sussex countryside. We can support people with a range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, stress and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Receive and respond promptly to referrals, undertaking initial assessments to establish the scope, level and nature of the individual client's therapeutic needs.
• Lead and facilitate group and/or individual therapy sessions, ensuring activities and interventions continue to meet the needs of the clients and are consistent with the provisions detailed in the clients' therapy plan.
• Manage, monitor and review an assigned caseload, ensuring delivery within the agreed timescales.
• Maintain accurate and up to date clinical records, case file notes and computerised information, and other associated documentation; provide and present progress reports to case conference meetings on a regular basis.
• Liaise with professional and clinical colleagues as part of the MDT, and assist with the analysis and reporting of statistical data and information for research and audit purposes.
• Contribute to the development of Priory healthcare policies, procedures, processes and initiatives. Ensure clinical practice complies with statutory regulations and current legislation, meet quality standards and deliver against key performance indicators. Regularly review the services and pricing points and adjust in accordance with the demand for the service.
• Ensure patients receive a service that is value for their money and that objectives are being met to help the success of the unit.

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.

We are currently open to applicants who can offer modalities including: CBT, Integrative therapy, EMDR or TF CBT, Family Therapy and other specialist modalities.

To work with Priory as a sessional therapist or psychologist, you ideally have a minimum of 2 years' post qualification experience and can demonstrate a good level of clinical experience in your chosen field. You must demonstrate strong clinical judgement, excellent communication skills and be able to adhere to good organisation and clinical governance; including the use of digital platforms, concise clinical notes and attendance at risk management meetings as required.

Accreditation with an approved professional body is required - which includes HCPC, UKCP, BABCP, BACP, NCPS (Senior Accreditation), BPC, ACAT, ACP (relevant to the type of modality you wish to offer). We can consider 'working towards accreditation' in certain circumstances and can discuss this on a case by case basis as long as you are able to confirm that you can submit accreditation within 12 months of being offered a role.

Therapy Professional Accreditation Bodies (accepted by Priory - February 2025)

• BACP - The British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
• BABCP - The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies
• UKCP - The United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy
• BPC - British Psychoanalytic Council
• ACP - Association of Child Psychotherapy
• NCPS - National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (2 levels of accreditation; we recognise senior accredited)
• ACAT - Association of Cognitive Analytic Therapy

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.

Our service offers:

• DBS paid for by Priory
• Free on site parking or reduced parking rates
• Subsidised meal