Mental Health Assessor and CBT Therapist in Kent

Mental Health Assessor and CBT Therapist x3 days per week (Days can be flexible)

Mix of Homeworking and Client visits

Working days and hours: 3 full days (0.6 FTE) 8:30 to 17:00 across Monday to Friday.

Reporting To - Psychological Services Manager

Job Purpose

To provide high-quality mental health assessments, risk assessments, therapeutic interventions and associated clinical reports to individuals accessing Psychological Services. The postholder will deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and where appropriately qualified, Counselling and/or EMDR interventions. The role may also include the delivery of mental health training programmes and bespoke psychological wellbeing service

Key Responsibilities

Mental Health Assessment

Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, including psychosocial and occupational assessments.

Complete risk assessments relating to self-harm, suicide, safeguarding and other mental health concerns.

Produce clear, professional and evidence-based clinical reports within agreed service standards.

Formulate appropriate treatment recommendations and onward referral pathways where required.

Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with professional, organisational and regulatory standards.

Therapeutic Interventions

Deliver evidence-based CBT interventions in accordance with NICE guidelines and best practice.

Provide Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) interventions where clinically appropriate.

Deliver counselling interventions where appropriately qualified.

Deliver EMDR interventions where appropriately trained and accredited.

Monitor clinical outcomes and adapt treatment plans as required.

Manage a caseload effectively to meet organisational and clinical requirements.

Training and Service Delivery

Deliver mental health awareness and wellbeing training programmes via virtual and face-to-face formats where required.

Support the delivery of bespoke psychological services developed by PAM.

Contribute to service development initiatives and continuous improvement activities.

Promote mental health awareness and psychological wellbeing across client organisations.

Professional Practice

Maintain professional registration and accreditation requirements.

Engage in regular clinical supervision and continuing professional development (CPD).

Work in accordance with relevant professional codes of ethics and organisational policies.

Ensure compliance with GDPR, confidentiality and information governance standards.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

CBT qualification at Level 5 or above.

Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) qualification/training.

Desirable

Counselling qualification at Level 4 or above.

EMDR training/qualification.

Degree, equivalent qualification, or MSc in Counselling, CBT or a related therapeutic discipline.

Degree or equivalent qualification in another subject area.

Professional Membership and Accreditation

CBT Practitioners

Essential

BABCP Accredited, or

Eligible for BABCP Accreditation with a requirement to apply and achieve accreditation within agreed timescales.

Counselling and CBT Practitioners

Essential

BACP Accredited, or equivalent professional body accreditation, or

Eligible for accreditation with a requirement to apply and achieve accreditation within agreed timescales.

EMDR Practitioners

Essential (where EMDR is delivered)

EMDR Association UK Accredited, or

Eligible for accreditation with a requirement to apply and achieve accreditation within agreed timescales.

Experience

Essential

Minimum 450+ clinical therapeutic hours delivering therapeutic interventions.

Mental health assessment experience, including clinical formulation and risk assessment.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong report writing skills with the ability to communicate complex clinical information clearly.

IT literate with competence in Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Word and Teams.

Demonstrable ability to learn and effectively use in-house clinical and management systems.

Desirable

Experience delivering mental health training in both virtual and face-to-face environments.

Experience working within occupational health, employee wellbeing or stepped-care services.

Experience of delivering CBT alongside counselling and/or EMDR interventions.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Comprehensive knowledge of mental health conditions and evidence-based treatment approaches.

Strong risk assessment and risk management skills.

Ability to manage a varied clinical caseload effectively.

Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary remote team.

Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Desirable

Knowledge of workplace mental health and occupational wellbeing.

Experience of delivering psychoeducational interventions and group training programmes.

Typical Working Day

Type of Work

The role will include a mixture of:

Mental Health Assessments

Risk Assessments

Clinical Report Writing

CBT Interventions

Counselling Interventions (where qualified)

EMDR Interventions (where qualified)

Mental Health Training Delivery

Bespoke Psychological Services (following PAM training)

Clinical Activity

7 clinical deliverable hours per day

Up to 7 appointments per day

Daily Structure

A typical day may consist of:

Mental health assessments and report writing

Individual therapy sessions

Mental health training delivery

Bespoke service delivery

Clinical administration and record keeping

Working Hours

Typically 08:30 – 17:00

Additional travel time may be required when working from a PAM clinic or client site.

Working Relationships

The postholder will:

Work within a remote team of mental health professionals operating within a stepped-care model.

Report directly to a Psychological Services Manager.

Liaise with colleagues across Occupational Health, Wellbeing and Client Services teams.

Engage professionally with clients, managers, external stakeholders and healthcare professionals as required.

Key Competencies

Clinical professionalism

Effective communication

Empathy and compassion

Quality and attention to detail

Resilience and adaptability

Team collaboration

Accountability and integrity

Client focus

Continuous learning and development

This role offers the opportunity to support individuals experiencing mental health difficulties through assessment, treatment and wellbeing interventions, helping improve both clinical outcomes and workplace wellbeing.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to mental health and wellbeing.

Work in a role that combines clinical insight with strategic impact.

Opportunities for professional development, including CPD and formal training.

Collaborate with passionate professionals who share your commitment to quality care.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help us deliver the highest standards of mental health support.

Benefits

• We pay your auto-enrolment pension contribution of 8%, you can also make enhanced contributions which are matched up to a further 5%
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days (FTE)
• Life insurance scheme valued at 4x your annual salary
• Income protection
• Health Cash Plan Scheme, which covers you for things like Opticians, Dental Treatment and even Physio if needed!
• Perkbox membership with amazing discounts on things like food and drink, retail and days out, all through our rewards scheme
• Long service rewards
• Flexible Working Hours
• Access to a 24/7 EAP Counselling line and a 24/7 GP line and wellness support
• Support with training and development
• Group Income Protection

PAM group are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion and socioeconomic status. We believe everyone should have the same opportunities for employment and promotion based on their ability, qualifications and suitability for the work.

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.