Job summary
Are you a Clinical Psychologist specialising in CBT or a CBT therapist and would like to expand your career in NHS Talking Therapies?
We are recruiting for High Intensity Therapists who are newly / recently qualified, or entering / returning to NHS practice, on behalf of several service providers within Cheshire and Merseyside (CWP, Everyturn Mental Health, Mental Health Matters, Mersey Care) and as part of your application you will be able to select the top two choices of who you would like to work with.
We will do our best to ensure that you are put forward for consideration by your first choice of service, but there may be occasions where this will not be possible.
It is an exciting time to join a service, which has received new government investment to expand the workforce and enhance patient outcomes through innovation.
**Please note that applicants mustbe available to start in post by Monday, 31March 2025**
Main duties of the job
The CBT High Intensity therapist role is highly valued and seen as an integral part of what we do
The role involves providing disorder specific assessments, formulation and the delivery of evidence based high intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). This role will entail providing interventions to people with anxiety disorders and / or depression for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective.
You will work within the locality delivering step 3 Talking Therapies / NICE compliant psychological therapies face-to-face, digitally (online and via telephone) and in a range of community settings. Adapting what we offer to make our treatments more accessible is a critical characteristic of what we do
You will receive regular clinical supervision and peer group support.
About us
We are seeking enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals who have relevant clinical experience and qualifications.
You must be able to demonstrate the ability to work within a high volume, performance-managed service, and manage your own caseload and time.
You should be BABCP accredited and have completed a recognised HIT training course
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
We would love to hear from you if you possess the following:
Hold a Post Graduate Diploma in High Intensity Interventions or other Post Graduate CBT training qualification
Hold BABCP accreditation or be working towards full accreditation.
Are looking to work for an innovative provider who really values you and your career development.
Have a proven track record of delivering high quality disorder specific assessments, formulation and protocol-based CBT interventions that reflect local and national priorities and targets.
Able to demonstrate good therapeutic relationships with people.
Able to undertake thorough risk assessments.
Able to organise high volume workload to ensure effective prioritisation and delivery of objectives.
Are flexible to meet the needs of the service.
Are committed to improving access to psychological therapies and working within these services for your future career development.
Additional EMDR training and NHS Talking Therapies HIT Supervisor training are desirable
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
We would love to hear from you if you possess the following:
Hold a Post Graduate Diploma in High Intensity Interventions or other Post Graduate CBT training qualification
Hold BABCP accreditation or be working towards full accreditation.
Are looking to work for an innovative provider who really values you and your career development.
Have a proven track record of delivering high quality disorder specific assessments, formulation and protocol-based CBT interventions that reflect local and national priorities and targets.
Able to demonstrate good therapeutic relationships with people.
Able to undertake thorough risk assessments.
Able to organise high volume workload to ensure effective prioritisation and delivery of objectives.
Are flexible to meet the needs of the service.
Are committed to improving access to psychological therapies and working within these services for your future career development.
Additional EMDR training and NHS Talking Therapies HIT Supervisor training are desirable
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Post Graduate Diploma course in CBT OR Post Graduate Diploma in CBT (competency based)
- Experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner in Primary care settings.
Desirable
- A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or psychological therapy
- Clinical supervision qualification
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of anxiety trauma and depression and how they may present in Primary Care
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the issues surrounding employment and the impact it can have on mental health.
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
- Knowledge of child protection issues and other relevant legislation
Desirable
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Relevant experience in working in an IAPT service and/or within Primary Care Mental Health Teams
- Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
- Ability to manage own caseload and time to ensure the service capacity is utilised effectively
- Experience of using the IAPT data set, problem specific psychometrics and service user feedback.
- Ability to act as a resource for other professional groups including providing some teaching in this respect
Desirable
- Experience of joint working with other public sector and/or 3rd sector services
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Post Graduate Diploma course in CBT OR Post Graduate Diploma in CBT (competency based)
- Experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner in Primary care settings.
Desirable
- A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or psychological therapy
- Clinical supervision qualification
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of anxiety trauma and depression and how they may present in Primary Care
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the issues surrounding employment and the impact it can have on mental health.
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
- Knowledge of child protection issues and other relevant legislation
Desirable
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Relevant experience in working in an IAPT service and/or within Primary Care Mental Health Teams
- Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
- Ability to manage own caseload and time to ensure the service capacity is utilised effectively
- Experience of using the IAPT data set, problem specific psychometrics and service user feedback.
- Ability to act as a resource for other professional groups including providing some teaching in this respect
Desirable
- Experience of joint working with other public sector and/or 3rd sector services
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
