CAMHS Therapist - Sessional

Priory Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization is seeking a CAMHS therapist to join their team at the Priory Wellbeing Centre in Canterbury. This role involves assessing young people within the CAMHS ASC pathway and providing therapeutic services either remotely or in-person. Ideal candidates will have experience in working with young people, relevant qualifications, and flexibility to work after school hours if needed.

Benefits

Full training provided

Flexible hours

Cost of DBS check covered

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with young people.
• Experience in therapy practice, including clinical supervision.
• Full UK accreditation required.

Responsibilities

• Support CAMHS ASC pathway by assessing young people.
• Provide 1-to-1 therapy, either remotely or face-to-face.
• Adapt to new systems for patient records and booking.

Skills

Systemic thinking

Knowledge of neurodiversity

Flexibility

Education

Relevant qualification for working with young people

Tools

Patient records systems

Job description

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Priory Wellbeing Centre, 92B Broad Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2LU

Priory Group Division

Negotiable

Hours

Negotiable

Vacancy Type

Sessional

Job Advert Location Description

Priory Wellbeing Centre Canterbury is conveniently situated in the heart of Canterbury’s city centre, within the grounds of the City Wall and with easy access to localities and public transport. Our expert team provides outpatient treatments for a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, and eating disorders. We support adults, young people, older adults, couples, and families, offering practical and effective therapeutic services to all our service users.

Job Advert Role Description

We are currently seeking a CAMHS therapist, ADOS trained, to support our CAMHS ASC pathway. The applicant will be part of a team assessing young people to ensure a high-quality and relevant service.

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with young people in a relevant setting
• An ability to think and work systemically when assessing a young person (considering family and school influences)
• Preferably a relevant qualification for working with young people
• A working knowledge of neurodiversity
• Experience working with young people in therapy practice, including clinical supervision

You will be required to hold a full UK accreditation.

This role offers the opportunity to provide 1-to-1 therapy, either remotely or face-to-face, to our CAMHS service users alongside supporting the ASC CAMHS pathway.

This position is ideal for those looking to expand their current role to offer private work within an organization renowned for excellence in mental health services.

The applicant should be flexible to accommodate after-school hours and Saturday mornings if needed.

The role requires good computer skills and adaptability to learn new systems for patient records and booking. Full training will be provided.

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Disclosure

All roles are subject to a successful DBS check at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of the DBS check.