A High Intensity CBT Therapist post in the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly NHS Talking Therapies Service, run by Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The work is NICE-guided cognitive behavioural therapy for adults with depression, anxiety disorders and complex co-morbid presentations, alongside regular clinical and case management supervision. Flexible and hybrid working is offered, with access to specialist pathways such as EMDR and long-term conditions. Applicants need a postgraduate CBT diploma and BABCP accreditation, or a route towards it.
What the job involves
- Deliver high-quality CBT interventions in line with NICE guidance
- Work with clients presenting with depression, anxiety disorders and complex co-morbid presentations
- Contribute to a culture of clinical excellence, learning and innovation
- Work within a multidisciplinary team committed to staff wellbeing
What’s required
Qualifications
- Postgraduate Diploma in CBT or Psychological Therapies Practice (High Intensity CBT), or equivalent
- Good record of continuing professional development and willingness to continue
Registration & licences
- BABCP accreditation, or working towards it where appropriate
Experience
- Significant experience delivering high intensity CBT for common mental health problems (depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, OCD) in an NHS or equivalent setting
- Experience of working with complex clients in mental health settings, particularly anxiety and depression
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent risk assessment and risk management skills
- Strong communication, organisational and clinical decision-making abilities
- Recovery-focused, person-centred approach to care
- Ability to meet service targets by managing own caseload and time
- Ability to make judgements about complex facts and situations
Nice to have
- Successful completion of Talking Therapies HI supervisor training, or equivalent
- Formal training in and experience of clinical supervision
What’s offered
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Comprehensive induction and supervision
- Opportunities to develop specialist interests, including EMDR, long-term conditions and service development
- Supportive leadership and a strong team culture
- NHS pension and employee benefits
- Career development within a progressive Talking Therapies service
- Ongoing professional development, including specialist training pathways
- Regular clinical and case management supervision
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