CBT Therapist

To provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) assessment and therapy to young people. To provide advice, consultation and supervision as required to other professionals within Park Lodge and to participate in ongoing service developments lead by the Senior Psychologist.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivering evidence-based CBT interventions to individuals with complex and enduring mental health needs, including trauma-related difficulties as well as neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Provide clinical input and consultation to the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT), contributing to team discussions and care planning.
• Engage in service development, audit, and reflective practice alongside the wider therapy and mental health teams.
• Work closely with the Senior Psychologist and communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, providing information concerning the assessment, formulation, and treatment plans to service users and their multidisciplinary professional team.
• Carry out assessment, formulation and treatment planning for young people referred to Park Lodge.
• Provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to young people.
• Attend relevant meetings in relation to service user group and give advice on referrals appropriate for CBT.
• Undertake risk assessment and risk management of service users.

Professional Development

• Participate in and receive regular meaningful supervision to support practice.
• Undertake relevant activities to meet training objectives as identified jointly with the Senior Psychologist.
• Assist in developing and delivering training to other staff groups alongside the Senior Psychologist.
• Engage in any training required for Continuing Professional Development as discussed with the Senior Psychologist.

Professional / Experience

• The candidate must have a relevant undergraduate degree and/or a recognised professional qualification with current registration with the appropriate professional body, a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy from an accredited training provider, and registration as a CBT therapist with BABCP.
• Experience working with complex mental health conditions with an ability to demonstrate key therapeutic competencies.

Communication

• Respect confidentiality and sensitivity of patient information and follow relevant guidelines in disclosing information.
• Communicate with others in an appropriate and professional manner.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date and appropriate clinical records and statistical information, as required.
• Gain consent and build a collaborative relationship with patients that will promote engagement in the therapeutic process.
• Demonstrate respect for other members of the team.

Service Development and Delivery

• Understand and carry out responsibilities by adherence to the guidelines laid down in Health and Safety Act (1974) and Trust Health and Safety policy manual.
• Ensure that all areas are well maintained and comply with Health and Safety guidelines, ensuring the safe use of equipment and storage of materials.
• Report to senior staff on all matters relating to Health and Safety Issues.

Note: All employees should be aware that because of the nature of work Arcadia Care Healthcare undertakes there are elements of risk relating to challenging behaviour, lifting, and handling and passive smoke. Appropriate training will be offered, and staff will be expected to participate. This Job Description is a guideline and is in no way restrictive or definitive. This document is subject to review in line with changes to requirements of service provision.