Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist - Young Persons (YP)
Fully remote - UK only*
Permanent. Full or part time (minimum of 3 days per week - 24 hours)
Salary: From £47,000 per annum** plus excellent Bupa benefits
**based on full-time, if part-time this will be pro‑rata
Operational hours are 09:30-20:00, and all roles require 50% late shifts (11:30-20:00) to meet after‑school demand.
Please note that business needs mean we particularly require coverage on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and shift patterns may be recommended accordingly. This will be explored further at the interview stage.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide high‑quality, outcome‑focused CBT to children and adolescents via video consultations.
* Complete thorough assessments and formulations to guide treatment, ensuring every young person receives the right support at the right time.
* Communicate clearly and sensitively with parents, carers, schools, and other agencies involved in the child's care.
* Work within clinical guidelines and safeguarding policies, remaining especially attuned to the unique safeguarding needs of young people.
* Manage sessional limits linked to the customer's insurance cover while keeping recovery goals at the heart of your work.
* Carry out risk assessments and create effective management plans, with the support of senior clinicians as required.
* Provide signposting, onward referrals, and one‑off wellbeing sessions when needed.
* Deliver occasional group psychoeducation or wellbeing workshops.
* Work autonomously within Bupa's service framework, maintaining thorough records and upholding the highest clinical standards.
* Attend monthly team meetings and regular supervision sessions.
* Collaborate with colleagues across operational and clinical teams to improve client and employee experience.
What we're looking for
* A BABCP‑accredited Post‑Graduate Diploma in CBT/High Intensity Therapy.
* Full BABCP Accreditation.
* Experience working with children and adolescents with a range of presentations.
* At least two years' post‑qualification experience delivering high‑intensity CBT.
* Strong IT skills and confidence using digital health systems.
* Excellent communication skills, adapting your approach to suit different ages and needs.
* The ability to prioritise workload, manage a structured caseload, and meet utilisation expectations.
* A warm, empathetic approach that helps young people feel genuinely supported.
Desirable
* Additional therapeutic training, leadership skills, or incident‑support training.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday (pro‑rata if part‑time), increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell.
* Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind.
* Long Service rewards at Bupa milestones.
* Interest‑free annual travel loan to purchase public transport annual season tickets.
* Wagestream – early access up to 40% of earned wages.
* Competitive pension plans, parental leave options, and access to unique products such as a Menopause plan.
* My Bupa Extras – discounts at retailers, tools, content for wellbeing.
Time Type: Part time
Job Area: Clinical Services
Locations: Home Based, North c/o Bupa Place, Nationwide
* Please note that while this is a remote position, you must be based in and working from within the UK at all times.
We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.
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