Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (Trainee)

Job summary

This is a fixed term post with this training year funded by HEE. After successful completion of the course the fixed term training contract will end. However, applicants would be encouraged to apply for any vacant posts within the service and will be provided support and advice in job applications. This role will be best suited for applicants that are able to balance a very busy work and study schedule. You will be an employee at the service but also enrolled on a Postgraduate Diploma course. The post-holder will work within BWW Mind providing interventions under supervision whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role. The training post will equip the post-holder to provide interventions for children, young people and families using the core principles of CYP-IAPT practice along with an evidence-based intervention consistent with the course they are attending.

Main duties of the job

Assess clients for suitability for the treatment for which training is provided.

Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary.

Formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes for clients.

Involve family members and others in treatment as necessary, conveying therapy formulations with sensitivity in easily understood language.

Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.

Attend multi disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.

About us

Were a leading community-based organisation dedicated to providing outstanding mental health support and clinical interventions across London. Our experienced clinically led teams are focused on directly addressing a range of mental health needs in our communities. We combine innovative solutions with decades of local community knowledge to empower people to live the life they choose. We partner with the NHS and local authorities to deliver clinically driven frontline services with fantastic outcomes. We focus on early intervention and prevention, targeting mental health conditions at the most cost-effective stage, while also supporting people with moderate to severe mental health needs across our communities.