Family Therapist (CAMHS Inpatient Service)
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Salary: £32,800 – £42,400 DOE (pro rata)
Hours: 30 hours per week (Part-Time, Permanent)
A reputable and well-established private mental health provider in Chelmsford is currently seeking a qualified Family Therapist with experience in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) to join a specialist inpatient team. This is a unique opportunity to work in a therapeutic, recovery-focused environment, supporting young people and their families through intensive mental health challenges.
The Role:
As part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will deliver individual and family therapy to young people within an inpatient CAMHS setting. The post holder will be responsible for conducting assessments, developing care plans, and delivering structured, evidence-based interventions that support family dynamics and contribute to overall treatment goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct therapy to children, adolescents, and their families within an inpatient setting
- Conduct assessments and develop personalised therapy plans
- Work collaboratively with the wider clinical team to support patient recovery
- Contribute to multidisciplinary reviews and treatment planning
- Promote engagement and education of families in the therapeutic process
Requirements:
- Recognised postgraduate qualification in family or systemic therapy (or equivalent)
- Registration or accreditation with a recognised body (e.g. UKCP, AFT, HCPC, or equivalent), or actively working toward accreditation
- Experience delivering therapy in a CAMHS inpatient or equivalent intensive mental health environment
- Ability to work sensitively and effectively with complex family dynamics
- Strong communication and record-keeping skills
Desirable:
- Experience in multi-agency working and safeguarding procedures
- Familiarity with systemic, integrative, or trauma-informed approaches
Benefits Include:
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a day off for your birthday
- Company pension scheme
- Free parking on-site
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Long-service recognition
- Employee wellbeing support and optional voluntary benefits
About the Service:
This specialist hospital operates across multiple care pathways including eating disorders, adolescent mental health, and addiction services. The CAMHS unit is purpose-built, with separate facilities for young people and a calm, therapeutic atmosphere. The service is supported by an experienced team of psychiatrists, therapists, psychologists, and nurses.
Interested?
If you're an experienced CAMHS therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in a structured and compassionate setting, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your CV today for a confidential discussion.
Please reach out to [email protected]
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £32,800.00-£42,400.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
