Partner with Priory
Thinking about moving into private practice but not sure where to start? Or already working independently and looking for the security of regular referrals? Partnering with Priory allows you to build your practice with confidence — without the stress of going it alone.
Priory Wellbeing Centre is seeking a Sessional Therapist – CAMHS CBT to join our team. This is a self-employed, sessional role offering flexibility around the centre’s needs and your availability.
You will deliver one-to-one therapy, supporting clients to achieve their treatment goals, either face-to-face in our modern clinical environment or online.
At Priory Wellbeing Centre Canterbury, you’ll be part of a compassionate, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering personalised, evidence-based care that helps people move forward with confidence and build healthier, more fulfilling lives.
You will play a key role in patients’ recovery, contributing to assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic delivery, while working within strong clinical governance frameworks.
What we offer:
Steady patient flow – referrals are provided, allowing you to focus on delivering therapy rather than marketing your services.
Credibility and trust – work alongside a nationally recognised provider of mental healthcare.
Clinical and administrative support – access to clinical space, billing and administrative support.
Flexibility – choose working patterns that complement your existing professional commitments and our service needs.
Team connection – benefit from the independence of self-employment while remaining connected to and supported by an experienced multidisciplinary clinical team.
We are looking for an experienced therapist able to deliver Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and provide high-quality, evidence-based care to our patients.
You will:
- Hold full BABCP accreditation or an equivalent relevant professional accreditation appropriate to the role.
- Have a minimum of two years’ post-qualification experience. and minimum of 2 years working with Children and Young People.
- Demonstrate strong clinical judgement and excellent communication skills.
- Be confident working within clinical governance frameworks, including the use of digital systems, maintaining clear and concise clinical notes, and attending relevant risk management meetings.
Accreditation:
Full accreditation with BABCP or an equivalent relevant professional body is required from the outset of the role.
Starting out or expanding your private practice can feel daunting. Partnering with Priory can remove much of that burden while allowing you to maintain your professional independence as a self-employed practitioner.
Practical details:
Competitive sessional rates with access to an established patient referral pathway.
Autonomy – manage your own caseload while working within Priory's clinical governance framework.
Flexible working opportunities – opportunities to work during the day or evenings and offer a blend of remote and face-to-face sessions.
Minimum capacity – you will be expected to offer a minimum capacity of five sessions per week, with the opportunity to increase this in line with service demand.
Background checks – DBS and relevant regulatory checks are covered by Priory.
If you’re committed to making a difference and want to work flexibly within a supportive, professional environment, we’d love to hear from you.
This is a self-employed sessional opportunity, offering the flexibility and professional independence of private practice alongside the support, infrastructure and clinical environment of Priory.
Priory is the UK’s 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 children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi 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.
