About this role
Job summary
Assess patients' emotional and mental health needs. Deliver one-to-one and group therapy using a range of therapeutic approaches. Develop and review treatment plans with the multidisciplinary team (MDT). Build therapeutic relationships and support recovery. Assess and manage risk, including self-harm and safeguarding concerns. Maintain accurate clinical records and reports. Attend MDT meetings and contribute to care planning. Support discharge planning and ongoing care.
Main duties of the job
CAMHS: Work with children, young people, families, and schools using age-appropriate therapeutic approaches.
Adult Wards: Support adults with complex mental health difficulties, helping them develop coping strategies and recovery plans.
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.
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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.
Job description Job responsibilities
Priory Hospital Chelmsford
Full-time | 37.5 hours per week | Site based
Must be British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) registered
You will be working on the CAMHS and Adult wards
Priory Hospital Chelmsford is located just outside Chelmsford town centre. We are 6 to 7-minute drive from the town centre or a 25-minute walk.
Person Specification
Requirements Essential
Essential Hold professional registration with HCPC / UKCP / BABCP / BACP Desirable
Accreditation with a relevant professional body is required. In certain circumstances, we may consider applicants who are working towards accreditation, provided this can be completed within 12 months of appointment.
For more information about the role, you can email [email protected]
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)