High Intensity Therapist - Sefton

Job description

Job responsibilities

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £43,742 to £50.056 per annum (NHS AfC Band 7) Location: Sefton About us Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support. Everything about MHM is people focused, our people are central to delivering the highest quality of service and care to people who access our services. About the role We are looking for Qualified High Intensity Therapists to join our NHS Talking Therapies service in Sefton. The main duties of the job will include carrying out assessments with individuals presenting with common mental health difficulties. High quality supervision and continuous professional development opportunities are provided. Please refer to the attached job description for full job details. About you You should have a real interest in helping people with anxiety and depression to achieve a level of recovery which will improve their overall wellbeing and day to day life and will have a good understanding of how these difficulties present in primary care. You will be able to deliver a range of NICE evidence-based therapies in one to one or group settings. The successful candidate must be motivated with the ability to organise and prioritise their own workload. Please refer to the attached job description for full details on person specification for this role. What we offer You will go through our comprehensive, in-person training program in your first week of employment which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role, as well as offering a great opportunity to get to know your new colleagues. In addition, you will receive: * A minimum of 25 days annual leave per annum, plus statutory holidays, rising with length of service * A 5% contributory pension scheme, with the opportunity to increase contributions. * A holistic approach to your health and wellbeing, including Employee assistance programme and personalised wellbeing action plans. * Enhanced family friendly policies, pay and leave. * Cycle to work scheme. * Discounted gym membership. * Healthcare cash plan. * A discount platform covering online, high street and supermarket purchases. * You will receive a tailored induction and probation review program which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role * Our structured career development pathways and support from our accredited Learning Team will provide you with advice and guidance on how to access development to allow you to flourish in your chosen career Closing Date: 9th June 2024 Anticipated Interview Date: Week commencing 10th June 2024 The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the duties, an enhanced DBS will be sought in event of a successful application. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview. MHM is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualification from High Intensity NHS Talking
• Therapies Course (Post Graduate Diploma)
• Or Equivalent:
• * e.g. A recorded/registered doctoral level
• qualification in clinical or counselling psychology/ a
• recorded/registered qualification in one of the
• following - nursing, social work, occupational
• therapy, arts therapy or a psychological therapy -
• plus further post graduate qualification training in a
• psychological therapy which may be CBT or
• another NHS Talking Therapies appropriate
• evidence based therapy (i.e. IPT) to at least
• equivalent of a post graduate diploma
• And
• * Significant experience working as a psychological
• therapy practitioner and demonstrating the
• competences as required.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in mental
• health services
• * Experience of working in Primary Care Services.
• * Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
• * Ability to manage own caseload and time
• * Demonstrates high standards in written
• communication
• * Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers
• * Experience with routine outcome monitoring
• Experience of teaching and liaising with other
• professional groups

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mental Health Matters

Address

Unit 5, Stella Nova, Washington Parade, Bootle L20 4TQ

Bootle

L20 4TQ

Employer's website

https://www.mhm.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)