Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT)

Job summary

Are you looking to develop your skills as a High Intensity CBT Therapist? We'd love you to join our team if you would like to work with children and young people. Whether you are qualified or about to qualify , we are looking for someone who is passionate about Hi Intensity CBT.

You'll be qualified as a HI Intensity CBT or willing to train as a CBT supervisor which will be fully funded. You'll be offering one to one evidence based CBT interventions and groups sessions, and working alongside other CAMHS clinicians, other statutory and voluntary agencies.

You'll have access to everything you need to work both in a clinic setting and remotely at home as and when. There's lot of opportunity for further professional development and CPD. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop skills, excellent supervision will be provided too.

This role is based in Penzance, the post holder will need to be enthusiastic, well organised and able to travel across the area, as well as being expected to be an excellent communicator and team player and you'll also be part of a wider network of psychological therapists.

This is a full-time post working 37.5 hours per week.

Please ask about a Relocation package if you are hoping to move to the area.

Main duties of the job

To provide effective, efficient and highly specialist HI CBT assessment and treatment for children and young people and where appropriate, to work with parents and carers.

To provide highly specialist advice and consultation regarding formulations and treatment to colleagues and external agencies as required.

To take full or part responsibility for supervision of trainee therapists

To contribute to the CPD training of other Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust professionals

To provide supervision to clinicians with Partnership Services for Children, Young People and Families.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Just over 532,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services