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Family Therapist (CAMHS) Part TimeNHS

Springfield, CM1 7SJ Permanent £32,000 to £42,400
Posted 23 September 2026 Closing date 31 December 2026
Chelmsford Rail Station (0.9 miles, direct) Upminster Underground Station (16.3 miles, direct) Beaulieu Park Railway Station (1.6 miles, direct)

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.

Job description

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.

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.

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