Family Therapist

Priory Group; Rother; On-site; GBP 41,200 - 53,560; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym access

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Ticehurst, part of the Priory Group, is seeking an experienced Family Therapist to join our Allied Health Professionals and Psychology department. The role is full-time, permanent, and based on-site at Priory Hospital Ticehurst in East Sussex.

Salary ranges from £41,200 to £53,560 per year, dependent on experience. You will deliver high-quality systemic family therapy, work with the multidisciplinary team to create person-centred care plans, and support patients and their

Qualifications

• Master’s-level qualification in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy (4-year qualifying course).
• UKCP registration via approved route (IFT/AFSP or College of Family, Couple and Systemic Therapy).
• Post-qualification experience in mental health settings, including inpatient and/or outpatient services.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality systemic family therapy to patients and their families, supporting recovery through evidence-based interventions.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and deliver person-centred care plans with family involvement.
• Strengthen family relationships and provide education and support throughout the patient’s recovery journey.

Skills

Family Therapy

Systemic Therapy

Education

Master’s-level qualification in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy

Job description

Family Therapist

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Ticehurst

Compensation: £41,200 - £53,560 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Ticehurst
Salary £41,200- £53,560 depending on experience
Full Time/37.5 Hours

Ticehurst has an opportunity for an experienced Family Therapist to join our team.

Set within 48 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens in a small village in East Sussex, Priory Ticehurst House is an idyllic location which allows us to provide a highly therapeutic environment, making us the perfect place for people staying with us to begin their recovery. We work collaboratively with the discharge teams to ensure a smooth transition back into existing community services, or to an individual’s home, where possible.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll be doing

In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.

• Provide high-quality systemic family therapy to patients and their families, supporting recovery through evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and deliver person-centred care plans, ensuring families are actively involved in the treatment process where appropriate.
• Promote positive outcomes by strengthening family relationships, enhancing communication, and providing education and support throughout the patient's recovery journey.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the role – Family Therapist

Applicants should hold a Master’s-level qualification in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy (typically a 4-year qualifying course), with mandatory UKCP registration via an approved route (e.g., IFT/AFSP or the College of Family, Couple and Systemic Therapy). AFSP (formerly AFT) registration is also expected. Applicants should have post-qualification experience in mental health settings, including inpatient and/or outpatient services.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on-site parking
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.