High Intensity (CBT) Therapist or HIT Psychotherapeutic Counsellor

Overview

The successful applicants will be accredited with a relevant professional body, have completed an approved NHS TT compliant training, and be skilled in assessment and treatment provision of Step 3 interventions for clients presenting with depression and anxiety disorders. They should be highly motivated with the ability to organise and prioritise their own workload. Applicants working towards full accreditation can be considered, with a requirement to complete accreditation within 12 months if successful. The role involves working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary, and a commitment to equal opportunities.

Working for our organisation

Therapy For You is an NHS TT primary care therapy service based in SE and NE Essex, operating from our own premises, GP surgeries and community settings. We deliver a range of services including self-help psychoeducational courses, therapy groups, online/digital therapeutic services and individual therapies including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). The service works with adults presenting with mild, moderate and severe anxiety and depression.

We are committed to providing an out of hours service to the community, which involves working some evenings or Saturdays (typically 6-9pm or 9am-1pm respectively).

Responsibilities

• Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.
• Assess clients for suitability for psychological therapies.
• Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the department\’s referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary.
• Formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes for clients.
• Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered and clinical sessions carried out per week to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
• Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service and keep accurate records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols.
• Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Manager.

Qualifications and requirements

• Accredited with a relevant professional body; completed an approved NHS TT compliant training.
• Experience in assessment and treatment provision of Step 3 interventions for depression and anxiety disorders.
• Motivated, well-organised, and capable of prioritising own workload.
• Applicants working towards full accreditation can be considered; completion within 12 months if appointed.
• Ability to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary; committed to equal opportunities.
• Willingness to work outside standard hours as part of an out-of-hours service (evenings or Saturdays).

Benefits and additional information

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• Opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge across areas
• Salary sacrifice schemes including leased cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer – flexible working options available from day one
• As part of pre-employment checks, DBS costs to be incurred by the employee
• Equal Opportunities Employer; welcome applications from people with mental health service experience and from people with disabilities
• If required, application formats available in Braille or audio on request
• Safeguarding and safer recruitment processes are in place; role may require vaccination as part of pre-employment checks in line with regulations

Our Trust cares for more than 100,000 patients across Essex, parts of Bedfordshire and Suffolk. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.