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- What you'll bring to the role
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows. The successful candidate will be a qualified and accredited CBT and/or DBT Therapist with relevant professional registration (such as BABCP, HCPC, or equivalent). You will have experience delivering therapeutic interventions to adults and/or young people within a mental health or CAMHS setting, with a strong understanding of risk assessment, safeguarding, and evidence-based practice. Excellent communication and report-writing skills are essential, along with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Experience working within a Priory or similar independent healthcare setting would be desirable. For more information about the role, you can email andreadavis@priorygroup.com
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Priory Hospital Ticehurst This is a full-time I 37.5-hour role I OnsiteSalary £39,140 FTEPriory Hospital Ticehurst House's Highlands Unit is a welcoming, nine-bed facility, offering person-centred care, treatment and support for adults facing mental health challenges.It is situated in a character building, within our extensive main grounds, in the beautiful East Sussex countryside. We can support people with a range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, stress and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
What you'll be doing
- Provide high-quality, evidence-based CBT and/or DBT interventions to adults and/or young people in line with Priory care pathways and best-practice guidelines
- Complete comprehensive assessments, risk assessments, and clinical formulations to support safe and effective treatment planning
- Maintain clear, accurate, and timely clinical documentation in accordance with Priory policies, safeguarding standards, and regulatory requirements
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to care reviews, outcome monitoring, and service improvement initiatives
- Participate in regular clinical supervision, reflective practice, and continuous professional development in line with Priory values
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 Therapist- CAMHS with Priory Healthcare in Wadhurst, England. It is listed as a Mental health professionals role. The advertised salary is £39,140 / year. The contract type is Permanent - Full Time. Check the source advert for the latest closing date before applying.
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