Therapist- CAMHS

Company: Priory
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Location: East Sussex
Job Description:

Description

PrioryHospital Ticehurst  This is a full-time I 37.5-hourrole I OnsiteSalary £39,140FTEPriory HospitalTicehurst House’s Highlands Unit is a welcoming, nine-bed facility,offering person-centred care, treatment and support for adultsfacing mental health challenges.

It is situated in a character building, within ourextensive 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 stressdisorder (PTSD). 

What you’llbe doing

You will be part of acompassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. Wetake a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help peoplemove forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfillingfuture. You will play a key part in their recovery, assistingqualified staff with the assessment and implementation ofindividual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks andactivities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing,dignity and treatment of patients.

  • Provide high-quality, evidence-based CBT and/or DBTinterventions to adults and/or young people in line with Priorycare pathways and best-practice guidelines
  • Complete comprehensive assessments, risk assessments, andclinical formulations to support safe and effective treatmentplanning
  • Maintain clear, accurate, and timelyclinical documentation in accordance with Priory policies,safeguarding standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team,contributing to care reviews, outcome monitoring, and serviceimprovement initiatives
  • Participate in regularclinical supervision, reflective practice, and continuousprofessional development in line with Priory values

You can find additional information in theattached job description.

Whatyou’ll bring to the role

Our work isrewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two daysare the same! Your natural empathy will help you support othersthrough both the highs and lows. Thesuccessful candidate will be a qualified and accredited CBT and/orDBT Therapist with relevant professional registration (such asBABCP, HCPC, or equivalent). You will have experience deliveringtherapeutic interventions to adults and/or young people within amental health or CAMHS setting, with a strong understanding of riskassessment, safeguarding, and evidence-based practice. Excellentcommunication and report-writing skills are essential, along withthe ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.Experience working within a Priory or similar independenthealthcare setting would be desirable.

 Formore information about the role, you can emailandreadavis@priorygroup.com

What we will give you inreturn

We want you to succeed atPriory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported withregular career conversations. We also offer full training andnumerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positionsto help you shape your career with us. 

  • Free on-site parking
  • Enhancedmaternity pay
  • Birthday Holiday – Your Birthdayas an extra days annual leave
  • Contributorypension scheme
  • Flexible benefits includingreduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership,IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and privatehealthcare
  • Access to developmentopportunities
  • Sponsorship of professionalqualifications through our Individual Professional Development(IPD) panel
  • Leadership & managementdevelopment
  • Long service award
  • Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receiptof applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancyearly if enough suitable candidates areidentified. 

AboutPriory

Priory is the UK’s leading independentprovider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000people each year to live their lives as fully and independently aspossible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression,anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – andprovide residential and supported living care for autistic adults,people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, braininjuries and olderpeople.

 

We are an equal opportunities employer committed toproviding an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn moreabout the accessibility support we offer here.

Foragency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statementhere.

All roles are subject to asuccessful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosureand Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priorywill cover the cost of a DBScheck. 

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Posted: September 8th, 2026