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Essential
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- What you'll bring to the role
Essential for the role – Family TherapistApplicants should 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. Applicants should have post-qualification experience in mental health settings, including inpatient and/or outpatient services.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Priory Hospital TicehurstSalary £41,200- £53,560 depending on experience Full Time/37.5 HoursTicehurst has an opportunity for an experienced Family Therapist to join our team.Set within 48 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens in a small village in East Sussex, Priory Ticehurst House is an idyllic location which allows us to provide a highly therapeutic environment, making us the perfect place for people staying with us to begin their recovery. We work collaboratively with the discharge teams to ensure a smooth transition back into existing community services, or to an individual’s home, where possible.
What you'll be doing
- Provide high-quality systemic family therapy to patients and their families, supporting recovery through evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and deliver person-centred care plans, ensuring families are actively involved in the treatment process where appropriate.
- Promote positive outcomes by strengthening family relationships, enhancing communication, and providing education and support throughout the patient's recovery journey.
What we will give you in return
- 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
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This advert is for Family Therapist with Priory Healthcare in Wadhurst, England. It is listed as a Family therapist role. The advertised salary is £41,200 - £53,560 / year. The contract type is Permanent - Full Time. Check the source advert for the latest closing date before applying.
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