Trainee High Intensity CBT Therapist in Grimsby

Since 2009, NHS North East Lincolnshire Talking Therapies service has provided low and high intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR, couples psychotherapy, Counselling for Depression and Interpersonal Therapy. The clinical team consists of High Intensity Therapists, Counsellors, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, Interpersonal Therapists and Employment Advisors. We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and dedicated individual to train and become qualified as a High Intensity Cognitive Behaviour Therapist. This is a highly sought after opportunity to train to deliver CBT to people experiencing moderate mental health problems. You are fully supported in your journey and we offer a preceptorship once qualified.

Main duties of the job:

• This is a training role within the NHS England service. The post-holder will work with the NHS Talking Therapies service providing high intensity interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role.
• This intensive training post will equip the post holder to provide a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) service to clients with a range of complex problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective.
• The post holder will work in the service for three days of the week using the newly developed skills whilst attending the training programme for the other two days.
• The postholder will work flexibly within the operating hours of the service, and progress to Band 7 upon successful completion of the course and application is made for accreditation with the BABCP.
• NHS Talking therapies provides both remote therapy and in person. Clinicians work the majority of their time from the office, community and option of homeworking - service need dependent.

Job responsibilities:

• Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.
• Assess clients suitability for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and follow the relevant pathways, if not appropriate.
• Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the services referral protocols, and refer clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary.
• Formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes for clients.
• Educate and involve family members and others in treatment, conveying CBT formulations with sensitivity in easily understood language.
• Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
• Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.
• Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.
• Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols.
• Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements to maintain a stepped care approach and integrate issues re work and employment into therapy process.

Training and supervision:

• Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post.
• Apply learning from the training programme in practice.
• Receive supervision from educational providers in relation to coursework to meet the required standards.

Professional:

• Maintain standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating, professional and accrediting bodies (eg BPS, UKCP, BABCP), and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health.
• Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times.
• Be aware of, and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of CBT.
• Ensure clear professional objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.
• Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Manager.
• Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives.
• Keep all records in relation to Continued Professional Development up-to-date and ensure Personal Development Plans contain specialist knowledge of the latest theoretical developments.
• Be involved/contribute in the positive promotion of NHS Talking Therapies to other services and the local community, taking ownership of the services success by monitoring its own performance and best practice.
• To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services.
• All employees have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safety and the health of safety of colleagues, patients and the general public.
• All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (1998) and Security and Confidentiality Policies.
• This Job Description does not provide an exhaustive list of duties and may be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light of service development.

Person Specification:

• Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services.
• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems.
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients.
• Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
• Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality.

• A recorded/registered qualification in one of the Core Professions as identified by the BABCP: Arts Therapist, Counselling, Occupational Therapy, Psychotherapy, Registered Nurse (mental health or learning disability), Social Work, Psychology (clinical/counselling, educational, health, forensic).
• OR Evidence using the career framework of training in mental health (KSA) and experience working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression.
• Received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice.
• Experience of working with people experiencing mental health problems.

• Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression, and how it may present in Primary Care; and an understanding of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health.
• Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets.
• Ability to manage own caseload and time.
• Demonstrates high standards in written/verbal communication - advanced communication skills.
• Able to write clear reports and letters to service users and referrers.

• Able to attend a two day per week course over 12 months.
• Able to complete the academic components of the course; High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems.
• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.
• Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively.
• Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision.

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.

Uni 2 days per week / community/GP surgeries potential for remote work from home depending on service needs £38,682 to £54,710 a year Band 6, moving to Band 7 when successfully completed course Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number B9816-553 Job locations Uni 2 days per week / community/GP surgeries potential for remote work from home depending on service needs.