Job summary
Main Function of the Role:
To work as an autonomous and accountable lead CBT Therapist within a
multidisciplinary team.
To provide a qualified, evidence-based and high-quality CBT service to students with
mental health problems including those with a degree of complexity, providing advice,
guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to the students
formulation and treatment plan. Referring to statutory services such as IAPT as
required.
To formulate and implement clinical plans for the formal CBT treatment of students
issues based on an appropriate conceptual framework of the students issues
employing methods based on evidence.
Use routine outcome measures including GAD-7and PHQ-9 and other psychometrics
relevant to clinical presentations to inform treatment outcomes.
To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner information concerning the
assessment, formulation and treatment plan for students and to monitor their
progress.
To provide functional supervision and oversee the day-to-day management of trainee
CBT therapists working in the Life Lounge on placement. Noting that placement
opportunities are currently being reviewed and will be reviewed with the postholder
every 12 months.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- provide a qualified, evidence-based and high-quality CBT service to students
- formulate and implement clinical plans for the formal CBT treatment of students issues based on an appropriate conceptual framework of the students issues employing methods based on evidence
- communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plan for students and to monitor their progress
- provide functional supervision and oversee the day-to-day management of trainee CBT therapists working in the Life Lounge on placement
- share information as appropriate with regards to students accessing the service who present at risk (risk to self or others)
- support the university in enhancing student mental health and wellbeing through projects
- attending multi-disciplinary meetings to support managing risk
- fulfil the role of Senior Designated Safeguarding Champion, for which full training will be provided.
We ask a lot from our staff but in return, you will receive a competitive benefits package including access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, an employee benefits scheme and generous annual leave entitlement. As a small University, you will have opportunities to work with colleagues across campus to support and deliver the best student experience possible.
Applications are welcomed from those candidates interested in part-time hours/job-share.
About us
Are you interested in joining the number one University in Greater Manchester for student experience?
Here at the University of Bolton, we are proud of our growing reputation as a student focused University. With our strategy of Teaching Intensive, Research Informed, Assessment Enabled learning we are committed to offering our students the best experience possible. We are looking for a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to join the Student Services & Experience Directorate to deliver CBT to students accessing the University Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, the Life Lounge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
1. To carry out CBT assessments of students referred to the Life Lounge, based on the
appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex psychological data such as
self-report measures and rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations
and interviews with clients and others involved in the clients care in order to reach a
sound formulation of the clients difficulties.
2. To be responsible for holding and managing a clinical caseload and to exercise
professional responsibility for planning and prioritising own workload and the
assessment, treatment and discharge of clients, within the bounds of the service
operational policy.
3. To be responsible for implementing highly specialist, evidence-based, short-term
interventions for students with mental health problems including those with a degree
of complexity, providing advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals
contributing directly to the students formulation and treatment plan.
4. To evaluation and make decisions about treatment options, taking into account both
theoretical and therapeutic models concerning historical and developmental
processes that may have shaped the individual.
5. To undertake risk assessment, formulation and management for individual clients
with complex presentations and to make referrals using the Safeguarding policy
where appropriate.
6. To provide CBT delivered in a range of formats including drop-in sessions, one to
one CBT appointments delivered both face-to-face and online, and group therapies.
7. Liaise with relevant stakeholders where appropriate including Student Services on
individual client work. To develop networks and referral pathways in to other
services including IAPT and local charitable services.
8. To attend crisis, review meetings with relevant stakeholders including Student Mental
Health and Wellbeing Manager, Senior Wellbeing Coordinator, Mental Health
Advisor, Counsellor and if appropriate Head of Student Services as well as other
colleagues as and when appropriate.
9. To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data
entry, report writing in accordance with BABCP code of practice and the Universitys
policies and procedures.
10. Maintain a high level of knowledge and awareness of the changes and developments
in the field of higher education and CBT and Mental Health and their implications for
the delivery within the institution.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
1. To carry out CBT assessments of students referred to the Life Lounge, based on the
appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex psychological data such as
self-report measures and rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations
and interviews with clients and others involved in the clients care in order to reach a
sound formulation of the clients difficulties.
2. To be responsible for holding and managing a clinical caseload and to exercise
professional responsibility for planning and prioritising own workload and the
assessment, treatment and discharge of clients, within the bounds of the service
operational policy.
3. To be responsible for implementing highly specialist, evidence-based, short-term
interventions for students with mental health problems including those with a degree
of complexity, providing advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals
contributing directly to the students formulation and treatment plan.
4. To evaluation and make decisions about treatment options, taking into account both
theoretical and therapeutic models concerning historical and developmental
processes that may have shaped the individual.
5. To undertake risk assessment, formulation and management for individual clients
with complex presentations and to make referrals using the Safeguarding policy
where appropriate.
6. To provide CBT delivered in a range of formats including drop-in sessions, one to
one CBT appointments delivered both face-to-face and online, and group therapies.
7. Liaise with relevant stakeholders where appropriate including Student Services on
individual client work. To develop networks and referral pathways in to other
services including IAPT and local charitable services.
8. To attend crisis, review meetings with relevant stakeholders including Student Mental
Health and Wellbeing Manager, Senior Wellbeing Coordinator, Mental Health
Advisor, Counsellor and if appropriate Head of Student Services as well as other
colleagues as and when appropriate.
9. To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data
entry, report writing in accordance with BABCP code of practice and the Universitys
policies and procedures.
10. Maintain a high level of knowledge and awareness of the changes and developments
in the field of higher education and CBT and Mental Health and their implications for
the delivery within the institution.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Credible experience providing CBT, advice and guidance to students/clients experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties, to include those with complex needs, high risk/crisis management in a wide range of settings e.g., one to one and group work
- Proven experience of assessing risks either in the workplace or risks associated with an individual, their behaviour and/or disability
- Credible experience of promoting wellbeing
Desirable
- Experience of managing or clinically supervising other clinicians in a healthcare setting
- Experience of offering teaching, training or supervision within a demanding organisational context
- Sound analytical, creative and pragmatic problem-solving skills, with experience of contributing to the development and improvement of systems and procedures
- Understanding of mental health agendas in Higher Education
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level
- Hold a Postgraduate qualification in CBT
- Occupy a Core Profession by qualification, or have completed a BABCP KSA portfolio to demonstrate equivalence
- Mental Health First Aid qualification or the willingness to achieve this within the first 12 months of employment
- Hold provisional accreditation as a CBT practitioner (or evidence have applied for) with the BABCP
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Credible experience providing CBT, advice and guidance to students/clients experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties, to include those with complex needs, high risk/crisis management in a wide range of settings e.g., one to one and group work
- Proven experience of assessing risks either in the workplace or risks associated with an individual, their behaviour and/or disability
- Credible experience of promoting wellbeing
Desirable
- Experience of managing or clinically supervising other clinicians in a healthcare setting
- Experience of offering teaching, training or supervision within a demanding organisational context
- Sound analytical, creative and pragmatic problem-solving skills, with experience of contributing to the development and improvement of systems and procedures
- Understanding of mental health agendas in Higher Education
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level
- Hold a Postgraduate qualification in CBT
- Occupy a Core Profession by qualification, or have completed a BABCP KSA portfolio to demonstrate equivalence
- Mental Health First Aid qualification or the willingness to achieve this within the first 12 months of employment
- Hold provisional accreditation as a CBT practitioner (or evidence have applied for) with the BABCP
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
