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Reference: 584986
Job summary
Youll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the hospital and to support the wellbeing of our patients. While your role doesnt involve providing direct care, your contribution is vital in helping to maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for everyone. Whether you're assisting with day-to-day operations, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.
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 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 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.
For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement 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.
Details
Date posted
23 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£32,000 to £42,400 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
584986
Job locations
Stump Lane
Springfield
Essex
CM1 7SJ
United Kingdom
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.
This is a part-time position (30 hours per week), with a pro rata salary of £32,000£42,400 per annum, depending on experience.
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.
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.
This is a part-time position (30 hours per week), with a pro rata salary of £32,000£42,400 per annum, depending on experience.
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.
Person Specification
Requirements
Essential
- The successful candidate will hold a recognised qualification in Family Therapy, including completion of a four-year Masters-level training programme, and have full and active membership of relevant professional bodies such as the Association for Family Therapy (AFT) and UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). They will have a strong foundation in psychological theories and family systems therapy, with the ability to apply a range of therapeutic models effectively. Demonstrable experience working with children, adolescents, and families within clinical, community, or mental health settings, ideally CAMHS, is essential. The successful candidate will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport, establish trust, and manage complex and sensitive family dynamics. They will have proven experience assessing, formulating, and delivering tailored interventions that consider diverse family structures, cultural backgrounds, and individual needs, as well as experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to contribute to holistic and integrated care planning.
Person Specification
Requirements
Essential
- The successful candidate will hold a recognised qualification in Family Therapy, including completion of a four-year Masters-level training programme, and have full and active membership of relevant professional bodies such as the Association for Family Therapy (AFT) and UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). They will have a strong foundation in psychological theories and family systems therapy, with the ability to apply a range of therapeutic models effectively. Demonstrable experience working with children, adolescents, and families within clinical, community, or mental health settings, ideally CAMHS, is essential. The successful candidate will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport, establish trust, and manage complex and sensitive family dynamics. They will have proven experience assessing, formulating, and delivering tailored interventions that consider diverse family structures, cultural backgrounds, and individual needs, as well as experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to contribute to holistic and integrated care planning.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Priory Healthcare
Address
Stump Lane
Springfield
Essex
CM1 7SJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Priory Healthcare
Address
Stump Lane
Springfield
Essex
CM1 7SJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)