CBT Psychotherapist / Psychologist

Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

The closing date is 05 May 2024

Job summary

Are you a qualified CBT Psychotherapist or Psychologist looking for your next challenge?

Do you want to work for a supportive, friendly employer who supports work/life balance?

This fantastic opportunity is for a CBT Psychotherapist or Psychologist in East Kent (based in Canterbury) who will be responsible for the delivery of evidenced based psychological therapies in the At Risk Mental State service. You will have high quality support from service leads who are passionate about developing psychosis services in Kent & Medway.

The successful candidates will be responsible for offering high quality assessment and intervention (including CBT/CBTp and family interventions) to young people entering the service. Case consultation and joint working with staff in the multi-professional team will also be an expectation.

We have x 2 posts available, x1 based in Canterbury and x1 in Dartford or Tunbridge Wells. Please do apply to this vacancy if you are interested in either of these positions.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

Candidates must hold a postgraduate Qualification in CBT/Psychology, and hold HCPC registration, and have experience of working with people with mental health problems.

NHS experience isnotessential, so please do apply if you feel your skills and experience align to our requirements.

Proposed Interview date: Monday 18th March 2024

Main duties of the job

To participate in the provision of psychological services to people aged 14-35 years with an At Risk Mental State and their families.In particular:

To be responsible for the systematic provision of Psychological therapies and interventions
To undertake high quality direct and indirect specialist NICE compliant interventions
To strengthen the MDT's therapeutic capacity & work effectively with teams.

To deliver an effective service it is essential that you are able to travel between bases and home visits in a timely manner.

About us

Benefits

Annual leave allowance starting at 27 days per year (when working full time) + Bank Holidays.
Access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme.
Eligibility for the Blue Light Card (discount service for the NHS, providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street)
Flexible working - job share, term time working, flexible shifts, just ask and we will try to help.
A face-to-face counselling service for any issues not just work-related problems.
Learning and Development opportunities - In addition to the mandatory subjects there are several leadership, management and staff topic areas, including coaching and mentoring.
A variety of staff network forums which empower, support and encourage network members and allies, to reflect KMPT values and promote equality and diversity.

We are KMPT, providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county.

The Trust (rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care) has 3,283 staff working in 66 buildings across 33 locations.

You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.

The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service.

Date posted

19 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

380-EK109-A

Job locations

St Martins, Canterbury

Littlebourne Road

Canterbury

CT11AZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the role.

The Service

This is an exciting development for EIP services in Kent and Medway following recent investment to develop an At Risk Mental State Service (ARMS). This new multi-professional service provides comprehensive assessment and formulation for people aged 14 to 35 years who are at ultra-high risk of developing psychosis. Treatment includes CBT for psychosis and co-existing mental health needs; family interventions/carers support, and a psycho-social therapeutic program that is trauma informed.

The ARMS service works collaboratively with other service providers including ChYPS, Substance Misuse Services and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) services (Live Well Kent and Medway, MIND) and the 18-25 pathway for young people. This not only allows quick easy access to treatment but enhances support for the delivery of the psychosocial offer to young people in schools, colleges, universities and local communities.

www.kmpt.nhs.uk/information-and-advice/at-risk-mental-state-service-arms/

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the role.

The Service

www.kmpt.nhs.uk/information-and-advice/at-risk-mental-state-service-arms/

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Postgraduate Qualification in CBTp/ Psychology
BABCP registration/HCPC
Core profession & registration/ additional training

Experience

Essential

Experience in Psychosis/AMH/Severe MH problems/CHYPPS
Experience in CBT/CBTp
Experience in MDT working
Experience in groupwork/familywork
Written communication skills
Knowledge of recovery, social inclusion, EIP & ARMS policies
Experience in audit, service evaluation & research

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Postgraduate Qualification in CBTp/ Psychology
BABCP registration/HCPC
Core profession & registration/ additional training

Experience

Essential

Experience in Psychosis/AMH/Severe MH problems/CHYPPS
Experience in CBT/CBTp
Experience in MDT working
Experience in groupwork/familywork
Written communication skills
Knowledge of recovery, social inclusion, EIP & ARMS policies
Experience in audit, service evaluation & research

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.