Qualified CBT Therapist

Job summary

The Rotherham IAPT Service is looking to recruit a number of High Intensity Therapists. The service continues to expand in line with national access rate targets and this recruitment forms part of a wider pattern of expansion.

The Rotherham IAPT Service operates across Rotherham working from GP surgeries, community venues and office bases. The team consists of Team Managers, a Clinical Lead, High Intensity Therapists, Counsellors and Senior/ Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners. Staff enjoy working in a well-established and high achieving team and have a level of autonomy and responsibility.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have made some adaptations to the way the service is now delivered. We have adopted a hybrid model, delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions both face-to-face and remotely through the telephone, virtual face to face technology and computerised CBT.

The post holder will be part of an Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service and will provide high intensity interventions - cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). The post holder will work with clients who have a range of psychological disorders and complex Anxiety and Depression related problems.

The post holder will work with people aged from 18 + with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities

Main duties of the job

• To work as a high level clinician providing Specialist Cognitive Behavioural assessments and treatment to adults with a range of psychological and emotional disorders at steps 2 -3 inclusive of the Stepped Care Model. (National Institute for Clinical Excellence anxiety and depression guidelines.)
• To liaise with Cognitive Behavioural Therapists and other colleagues in the specialist mental health services in relation to work which fits within the remit of the IAPT service, and to facilitate the throughput of work between the services as appropriate.
• To actively "case manage" workload in lines with National Institute for Mental Health guidance.
• To act as a clinical expert in the field of Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT), providing consultation and education to service colleagues, primary care staff and other relevant stakeholders.
• To provide expertise in all aspects of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to clients.
• To provide Clinical Supervision and support to colleagues delivering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy interventions at steps 3 inclusive of the stepped care model. (National Institute for Clinical Excellence depression and anxiety guidelines) including PWP's, and Hi-intensity trainees

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

http://workwith.rdash.nhs.uk/