Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (Ref:0105ZS) in Faversham

Join WithYou as a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist in Kent. Our Kent Mind and Body team is recruiting for a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist to join our service, working as part of our team to deliver high-quality recovery care to a diverse client group. We help people find positive ways to manage difficult thoughts and feelings, working with small groups in secondary schools and in the community.

WithYou is all about working with our clients to find the right path for them to get to where they want to be, and you will be joining an amazing team of people who go the extra mile to make that happen. Working within one of our services is always busy, sometimes challenging, but always rewarding. As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. We work collaboratively to provide the best support and treatment to anyone who needs it.

The closing date of applications is 22nd February 2026. Please note if we receive a high volume of applications the advert may close earlier than this date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. All applicants must submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter.

Main duties of the job:

• We are looking for an accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapist to join our Kent service. Kent Mind and Body supports young people who are self-harming, at risk of self-harming or struggling with their mental wellbeing.
• This role will involve:

• Clinical delivery working with young people aged 13-18
• Accessing and determining the most suitable interventions, signposting young people to appropriate services where required
• Managing and triaging referrals in line with agreed service protocols
• Safeguarding and protecting children, young people and adults whilst adhering to WithYou procedures and policies
• Providing clinical CBT interventions and holding a consistent case load of approximately 14 young people at any one time

You will hold responsibility for the assessment, formulation, delivery, and evaluation of evidence-based psychological therapies, including CBT, working collaboratively with young people and their families. The role requires excellent communication skills to engage sensitively with complex cases, share formulations in accessible language and integrate wider issues such as education, work, and employment into the therapeutic process. You will work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, attend relevant meetings, contribute to timely and accessible service delivery and liaise with health, social care and voluntary sector partners to ensure coordinated care.

This is a full time, permanent position with a starting salary of £41,818 per annum.

About us:

WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland. Our name reflects who we are a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that’s right for them. Our staff team changes lives. If you’re passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we’d love to hear from you.

Job responsibilities:

Please see the linked job description and person specification for more information on the role and its responsibilities.

Person Specification:

Experience:

• CYP Talking Therapies Course (Post Graduate Diploma) or a recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy - plus further post-graduate qualification training in CYP CBT
• Accreditation with BABCP (or working towards accreditation within 6 months)
• Demonstrable experience working in mental health and young person services
• Demonstrable experience with routine outcome monitoring
• Demonstrable experience of carrying out risk assessments within scope of practice
• Knowledge/understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
• Actively use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
• Advanced communication skills
• Ability to work in a team and build good working relationships

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.