Family Therapist - CAMHS

Priory Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday holiday

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits including gym access

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Cheadle is seeking a UKCP registered Family Therapist to join our CAMHS unit in Manchester. The role is full time at Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal, Stockport, delivering family and systemic psychotherapy to young people and adults in an inpatient setting.

You will identify and deliver appropriate treatments, lead sessions, and manage a caseload while maintaining high standards of care and dignity for all patients.

Qualifications

• UKCP registration via an approved route (e.g., IFT/AFSP or the College of Family, Couple and Systemic Therapy) is mandatory.
• Post-qualification experience in mental health settings, including inpatient and/or outpatient services.

Responsibilities

• Carry out initial assessments to establish therapeutic needs and scope.
• Lead and facilitate group and/or individual therapy sessions in line with the clients' therapy plan.
• Manage and review an assigned caseload within agreed timescales.

Education

Master's-level qualification in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy

Job description

Family Therapist - CAMHS

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Cheadle Royal

Compensation: £47,810 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Cheadle

£47810.0 per annum

Full Time – 37.5 Hours

Priory Hospital Cheadle is looking for a UKCP registered Family Therapist to join our established therapy team on our CAMHS unit in Manchester.

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal, Stockport is an inpatient mental health service for young people and adults. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes along Wilmslow Road and Cheadle Hulme and East Didsbury railway stations approximately 1–2 miles from the service.

What you'll be doing

As a Family Therapist, you will identify and deliver appropriate and relevant treatments and intervention within the given this field of therapy. 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.

You will also:

• Receive and responds promptly to referrals undertaking initial assessments to establish the scope, level and nature of the individual client's therapeutic needs.
• Lead and facilitate group and/or individual therapy sessions, ensuring activities and interventions continue to meet the needs of the clients, and are consistent with the provisions detailed in the clients' therapy plan.
• Manage, monitor and reviews an assigned caseload, ensuring delivery within the agreed timescales.

Further information about the role and responsibilities can be found in the attached job description

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the role – Family Therapist

You will 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. You 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.

• 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.