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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.
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Priory Hospital ChelmsfordSalary - £27,810 to £36,050 FTE depending on experience Part-time - 30 hours per weekPriory 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.
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 Integrative Therapist with Priory Healthcare in Springfield, England. It is listed as a Mental health professionals role. The advertised salary is £27,810 - £36,050 / year. The contract type is Permanent - Part Time. Check the source advert for the latest closing date before applying.
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