Job summary
We are looking for
4 Trainee High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapists to join our Talking
Therapies service in Eastern Cheshire on a one year contract.
The post holder
will work alongside a team of psychological wellbeing practitioners,
counsellors and CBT Therapists, within a stepped care model, to provide a range
of NICE approved interventions for common mental health disorders. There will
be a mixture of homeworking, attending clinics within East Cheshire and
attending lectures at Chester University.
Main duties of the job
This is a training
post and the university course will be the Post Graduate Diploma in High
Intensity CBT course at Chester University. The start date for this post will
be early November. We will provide access to high quality supervision alongside
supervision at the University.
The required
qualification/core profession is needed in order to apply. Where applicable, a
completed KSA will be expected at interview. The successful candidate must be motivated
with the ability to organise and prioritise their own workload. Experience of
working within an NHS Talking Therapies service OR other mental health settings is essential.
About us
Self
Help is a user led mental health charity that has developed considerable
expertise in the field of primary care mental health. We deliver a range of
services including self help support groups, eTherapy, counselling and
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
We welcome
applications from people with personal experience of mental health problems.
Your
health and happiness is important to us, so we offer a comprehensive staff
wellbeing package.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To work within
the NHS Talking Therapies (formally known as IAPT) service providing High Intensity
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions to clients with Depression
and Anxiety Disorders.
2. To offer face to face and video call appointments to
clients suitable for Step 3 CBT interventions.
3. To work with a diverse range of people with different
cultural backgrounds, genders and ages
4. To undertake a programme of training at Post Graduate
Diploma level at Chester University and carry out all academic and skills work
as required in order to gain qualification. This requires full attendance (in
person) at the University of Chester.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To work within
the NHS Talking Therapies (formally known as IAPT) service providing High Intensity
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions to clients with Depression
and Anxiety Disorders.
2. To offer face to face and video call appointments to
clients suitable for Step 3 CBT interventions.
3. To work with a diverse range of people with different
cultural backgrounds, genders and ages
4. To undertake a programme of training at Post Graduate
Diploma level at Chester University and carry out all academic and skills work
as required in order to gain qualification. This requires full attendance (in
person) at the University of Chester.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- PLEASE REFER TO THE JOB DESCRIPTION DOCUMENT FOR FULL DETAILS.
- A core professional training in mental health (normally with a science-based honours degree) as stated by the BABCP, OR demonstrate eligibility through the BABCP Knowledge, Skills & Attitudes (KSA) pathway.
- For example a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Registered Occupational Therapist, Registered Social Worker, BACP Accredited Counsellor.
- Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) will need a KSA.
Experience
Essential
- 1.1 Experience of working with people with common mental health difficulties including depression and anxiety
- 1.2 Experience of managing a caseload of clients and keeping up to date records using a database
- 1.3 Experience of working with individuals (1-2-1) and groups of people in different settings to help them achieve their goals
- 1.4 Experience of working with a range of agencies and organisations to develop effective working relationships
- 1.5 Experience of delivering CBT to clients experiencing mild to moderate mental health problems (desirable but not essential)
- 1.6 Experience of working within an NHS Talking Therapies (formally IAPT) service (desirable but not essential)
- 1.7 Experience of assessing and managing risk of harm to self and others including safeguarding concerns.
- 1.8 Typically a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience relating to your core profession (Nurse, Counsellor, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist etc). This is essential for Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners.
skills
Essential
- PLEASE REFER TO JOB DESCRIPTION/PERSON SPECIFICATION DOCUMENT FOR FULL DETAILS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- PLEASE REFER TO THE JOB DESCRIPTION DOCUMENT FOR FULL DETAILS.
- A core professional training in mental health (normally with a science-based honours degree) as stated by the BABCP, OR demonstrate eligibility through the BABCP Knowledge, Skills & Attitudes (KSA) pathway.
- For example a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Registered Occupational Therapist, Registered Social Worker, BACP Accredited Counsellor.
- Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) will need a KSA.
Experience
Essential
- 1.1 Experience of working with people with common mental health difficulties including depression and anxiety
- 1.2 Experience of managing a caseload of clients and keeping up to date records using a database
- 1.3 Experience of working with individuals (1-2-1) and groups of people in different settings to help them achieve their goals
- 1.4 Experience of working with a range of agencies and organisations to develop effective working relationships
- 1.5 Experience of delivering CBT to clients experiencing mild to moderate mental health problems (desirable but not essential)
- 1.6 Experience of working within an NHS Talking Therapies (formally IAPT) service (desirable but not essential)
- 1.7 Experience of assessing and managing risk of harm to self and others including safeguarding concerns.
- 1.8 Typically a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience relating to your core profession (Nurse, Counsellor, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist etc). This is essential for Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners.
skills
Essential
- PLEASE REFER TO JOB DESCRIPTION/PERSON SPECIFICATION DOCUMENT FOR FULL DETAILS
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
