CAMHS Therapy Lead

The Priory; Ticehurst; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health facility in Ticehurst is seeking a CAMHS Lead Therapist to provide clinical leadership and high-quality interventions for children and adolescents facing mental health challenges. The successful candidate will have a strong background in CAMHS and will be responsible for developing tailored programs and collaborating with external agencies. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity pay

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Qualifications

• Significant experience working within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
• Proven track record in clinical leadership and supervision.
• Extensive experience delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to the CAMHS team.
• Develop and implement tailored therapeutic programs.
• Collaborate with external agencies for holistic care.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Therapeutic program development

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Registered mental health professional

Experience in CAMHS

Job description

Priory Wadhurst, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Priory Hospital Ticehurst is looking to recruit a CAMHS Lead Therapist to join the team. This is a full-time/37.5-hour role. Priory 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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to the CAMHS team, ensuring delivery of high-quality, evidence-based mental health interventions for children and adolescents.
• Develop and implement tailored therapeutic programs addressing a range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral challenges.
• Collaborate closely with schools, social services, healthcare providers, and families to coordinate holistic care and support for young people.
• Lead service development and quality improvement initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes and meet safeguarding standards.
• Deliver training and professional development to staff, promoting reflective practice and continuous learning within the team.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be a registered mental health professional, such as a clinical psychologist, systemic psychotherapist, or equivalent, with significant experience working within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). They should have a proven track record of providing clinical leadership and supervision within multidisciplinary teams, ideally with experience managing or leading teams. Extensive experience delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions for a broad range of child and adolescent mental health issues—including anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral disorders—is essential. The candidate must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective collaborative relationships with external agencies such as schools, social services, and healthcare providers. A thorough understanding of safeguarding principles and legal frameworks related to child protection is critical. The role requires strong organizational and service development skills, with the ability to contribute to strategic planning, quality improvement, and data-driven evaluation. Commitment to ongoing professional development and promoting reflective practice within the team is also expected.

Benefits

• Free on-site parking
• Supplemented meals
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.