PERMANENT Family (CAMHS) Therapist

Family (CAMHS) Therapist

Permanent | Part-Time (30 Hours Per Week)
Private Hospital | Chelmsford Area
Salary: £32,000 – £42,400 per annum (pro rata)

Staff Partners – Mental Health Division are recruiting for a Family (CAMHS) Therapist to join a private hospital in the Chelmsford area. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with children, adolescents, and their families, delivering evidence-based family therapy within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

???? About the Service

The hospital provides residential, day care, and outpatient mental health services for young people and adults. The service is recovery-focused, offering a calm and therapeutic environment supported by a highly experienced team of consultant psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and therapists.

???? The Role as a Family (CAMHS) Therapist, you will:

• Provide therapeutic support and interventions to children, adolescents, and their families

• Facilitate family therapy sessions to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships

• Collaborate with the CAMHS multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans

• Assess family dynamics and identify factors affecting the young person’s mental health and wellbeing

• Offer guidance and support to families to promote coping strategies and resilience during inpatient treatment

• Assist qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of patient care plans

• Contribute to the overall recovery-focused culture of the service

This role requires resilience, empathy, and strong communication skills to work effectively with complex family systems and adolescent mental health challenges.

✅ What We’re Looking For?

• Strong foundation in psychological theories and family therapy techniques

• Proven experience working with children, adolescents, and families in clinical or community settings

• Ability to assess diverse family structures and cultural backgrounds

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate trust and open dialogue

• Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary mental health teams

• Problem-solving skills, emotional resilience, and commitment to ongoing professional development

???? Benefits:

• Free on-site parking

• Birthday leave (additional annual leave day)

• Enhanced maternity pay

• Contributory pension scheme

• Flexible benefits package (gym membership, IT technology schemes, healthcare cash plan)

• Access to professional development opportunities

• Sponsorship of professional qualifications

• Leadership and management development pathways

• Long service awards

• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

???? Interested?

To apply or find out more:

???? Call 01992 245330
???? Email ryan.bird@staffpartners.co.uk

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