Cognitive Behavioural Therapist Dartford in Kent

Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist – Mindplace Dartford Crossways Business Park, Dartford, DA2 6QH

Permanent. Part‑time hours available (Minimum of 2 days per week)

Salary: Competitive salary plus excellent Bupa benefits. Based on full‑time hours, as this role is part‑time, the salary will be pro‑rata.

Session Requirements

• We can offer sessions Monday to Sunday during the following times:
• Early shift: 08:00‑16:00
• Late shift: 14:00‑22:00
• At least one of your shifts will need to be a late shift
• Each day will include 5 appointments

Responsibilities

• Providing high quality, safe and effective Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy.
• Delivering high‑quality CBT or low‑level brief interventions that demonstrate excellent clinical outcomes.
• Delivering comprehensive assessments and formulations that drive evidence‑based intervention and ensure a thorough assessment determines the most appropriate pathway of care and support for the client.
• Providing different models of service delivery including face‑to‑face, telephone or video consultations, depending on client preference.
• Adhering to Bupa’s case management processes and working collaboratively with the Clinical Leads and wider therapy team.
• Adhering to sessional limits depending on the client’s monetary allowance as determined by their Private Medical Insurance, whilst working towards therapeutic recovery goals.
• Providing signposting or onward referral as and when required.
• Providing ad‑hoc or one‑off wellbeing support and coaching as and when required.
• Providing one‑off assessments and referral recommendations, when required.
• Working at a client level to provide group psycho‑education, raising awareness of mental health and wellbeing, and promoting mental wellbeing guidance via remote presentation, workshop events and training as and when required.
• Working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of Bupa’s service policies and procedures.
• Attending regular clinical supervision, both individually and group based, to support clinical practice in line with BUPA and professional body guidelines.
• Working with the operational and clinical team to identify ways to improve client and employee experiences.

Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role

• Full Accreditation with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).
• Post‑Graduated Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT/High Intensity) which is BABCP accredited.
• At least 2 years’ post‑qualification experience providing high‑intensity CBT interventions, working with clients who have a range of presentations.
• Training and accreditation in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological treatment, such as EMDR (desirable).
• Corporate experience and business understanding.
• Excellent leadership and management skills.