CBT & EMDR Therapist in Birmingham

Women’s Consortium aims to bridge the gap between disadvantaged communities and the rest of the city by addressing deprivation across Birmingham. Through The Wellness Centre Birmingham, we deliver NHS Talking Therapies services, offering primary care mental health support focused on prevention, short term interventions, and timely access to appropriate care. Our work supports adults experiencing common mental health difficulties and helps individuals build the tools and insight needed to address the root causes of emotional distress. We also work closely with wider services to signpost and refer clients where more specialist support is needed.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Qualified CBT & EMDR Therapist with an NHS Talking Therapies background to join Women’s Consortium. This role is suitable for clinicians who are dual trained in CBT and EMDR and able to deliver high quality, evidence based interventions within a Stepped Care model. You will work with adults presenting with common mental health difficulties, including trauma related presentations where EMDR is clinically indicated. The postholder will manage a clinical caseload, carry out assessments and triage where required, deliver time limited interventions, maintain accurate clinical records, and work collaboratively with the wider team to ensure safe, effective, and person centred care.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and triage where required
• Manage a clinical caseload within NHS Talking Therapies
• Deliver evidence based CBT and EMDR interventions tailored to client need
• Formulate, implement, and review treatment plans collaboratively with clients
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records using IAPTUS or similar systems
• Identify and manage clinical risk, safeguarding concerns, and crisis presentations in line with service policies
• Signpost clients to internal or external services where needs fall outside service scope
• Provide clinical reports and outcome data for monitoring, audit, and performance purposes
• Attend clinical supervision, case management, and mandatory training
• Maintain high standards of confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical practice

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist
• EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner, or EMDR Europe Practitioner in training with a supervision agreement
• Degree or NHS Talking Therapies equivalent professional qualification in CBT
• Minimum 2 years post qualification experience within NHS Talking Therapies / IAPT
• Experience working with trauma presentations
• Competent use of IAPTUS or similar NHS clinical data systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confident IT skills, including email, video platforms, and clinical systems
• Experience delivering both High and Low Intensity interventions
• Experience working with diverse and underserved communities
• CYP experience, if appropriately trained

What you’ll receive

• Regular clinical supervision and case management
• Free Enhanced DBS check
• Free Level 3 Safeguarding training and additional mandatory training
• Opportunity to access funded NHS training courses, subject to eligibility
• 24/7 employee support line offering confidential counselling and practical advice
• Discounts on retail, services, and entertainment via HR portal

Salary and Contract

• Salary: £44,490 per year (WTE)
• Potential earnings: £3,707.50 to £4,457.50 per month, subject to activity levels
• Contract type: Freelance
• Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday
• Location: Broad Street, Birmingham / Remote-Hybrid

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to hr@womensconsortium.org.uk