We're looking to recruit a band 7 accredited CBT Therapist for 22.5 hours on a fixed term basis for 10 months.
The post is based at the adult community mental health team in Stowmarket. We are a friendly, supportive and dedicated multi‑disciplinary team, with competencies and accreditations in a range of evidence based psychological therapies.
The ideal applicant(s) will be passionate about delivering evidence-based therapies and working psychologically with people experiencing mental health difficulties living in the community.
We welcome applications from internal candidates who are keen to work additional sessions as well as external candidates.
Main duties of the job
If you are passionate about CBT and are experienced in working psychologically with adults with complex presentations associated with community mental health, then this role will be perfect for you. Additional training in EMDR and/or DBT would be highly desirable.
About us
Benefits included with this role are:
* a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
* career progression
* starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
* NHS discounts and many more.
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.
NSFT is committed to lifelong learning and continuous professional development (CPD) for its entire staff. There are a variety of definitions of CPD across the professions, but it is usually taken to mean learning activities which update existing skills.CPD is determined through appraisal with a personal development plan agreed between an individual and their manager, with the commitment of the necessary time and resources.
Job responsibilities
We expect you to deliver evidence‑based CBT interventions to adults in the community, conduct assessments, formulate treatments, and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members. You will also share best practices and support peer learning.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Professional qualification and registration in a recognised mental health profession
* BABCP accreditation as a CBT Therapist
* Knowledge and experience acquired through relevant first professional qualification at degree or postgraduate degree level.
Experience
* Theoretical knowledge of CBT and the application of appropriate models of practice, according to client need
* Highly specialist assessment and formulation skills in CBT
Knowledge
* Knowledge of psychosocial interventions
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year gross per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
10 months
Working pattern
Part‑time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working
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