CBT Therapist- Adult​/CAMHS

Overview

Job summary
Highlands 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).

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

• 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

Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.

Person Specification Requirements Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• Experience working within a Priory or similar independent healthcare setting would be desirable.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Priory Healthcare

Priory Hospital Ticehurst, Ticehurst, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 7HU