Integrative Therapist

Priory; Springfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday - extra annual leave

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits: gym, IT devices, HC

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Chelmsford is seeking an Integrative Therapist to join our team. The role is site-based with flexible hours and some occasional evening work. Salary £27,810–£36,050 FTE depending on experience; part-time 30 hours per week.

The post involves providing individual and group therapy, completing assessments, and working with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery and wellbeing at Priory Hospital Chelmsford.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 5 Diploma in Counselling or Psychotherapy with accreditation.
• Accreditation through BACP, UKCP, or NCPS Senior Accreditation preferred or be working towards accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy tailored to service users’ needs.
• Complete assessments and develop treatment plans; review progress and adapt interventions.
• Collaborate with service users, families and the multidisciplinary team to support recovery.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to meetings and care planning.

Skills

Therapy delivery

Assessments

Care coordination

Documentation

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Counselling or Psychotherapy

Job description

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Location: Priory Hospital Chelmsford

Compensation: £27,810 - £36,050 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Chelmsford
Salary - £27,810 to £36,050 FTE depending on experience
Part-time - 30 hours per week

Priory Hospital Chelmsford has an opportunity for an Integrative Therapist to join our team.

The role is site-based, with working hours and shift patterns discussed at interview. There may also be a requirement to support with occasional evening work, depending on the needs of the service.

Priory Hospital Chelmsford, Chelmsford, Essex is a specialist mental health and addiction treatment centre providing inpatient and outpatient services for adults and young people, including autism and ADHD assessments. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes nearby and Chelmsford railway station approximately 2-3 miles from the hospital. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

What you'll be doing

• Provide individual and group therapy, using a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to each service user's needs.
• Complete assessments and develop treatment plans, reviewing progress and adapting interventions where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with service users, families and the wider multidisciplinary team to support recovery and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to clinical meetings, care planning and ongoing service development.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the role

Applicants should hold a minimum Level 5 Diploma in Counselling or Psychotherapy, with accreditation through BACP, UKCP, or NCPS Senior Accreditation. Applicants who are not yet accredited must be working towards accreditation and able to submit an application within 12 months. Applicants should have post-qualification experience in mental health settings, including inpatient and/or outpatient services.

Accreditation: (if required for the role)

Accreditation with a relevant professional body is required. If the accreditation body is National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), Senior Accreditation is required; otherwise, candidates must be working towards the required level of accreditation. In certain circumstances, we may consider applicants who are working towards accreditation, provided this can be completed within 12 months of appointment.

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.