Senior Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis Psychotherapist
Derbyshire Early Intervention Service is currently seeking a Senior Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist who is accredited to deliver high quality CBT to people experiencing a first episode of psychosis. This permanent position is ideally suited to someone who is enthusiastic about working with this client group and keen to support the development of other therapists across our service.
This post provides an opportunity to work within a county-wide, multidisciplinary service that has a strong ethos of hope and inclusivity. The service has a friendly and supportive team, including clinical psychologists and psychological therapists, who are committed to working flexibly and creatively with individuals and families in their recovery following a psychotic episode.
We have a strong focus on staff wellbeing, and actively support professional development and innovation. We have excellent opportunities for peer support across specialities, to join a range of specialist supervision groups, and to participate in a range of training opportunities.
Main duties of the job
The responsibilities within the role include, but are not limited to:
* To formulate, implement, and evaluate evidence-based interventions for individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis and a range of complex problems.
* To provide supervision to other CBT therapists working within the service.
* To provide specialist advice, consultation, and training to other professionals in the service and across the Trust.
* To support the evaluation and development of a high quality and responsive psychological therapy service
This post would suit an experienced BABCP accredited CBTp therapist, who has substantial experience of working with psychosis and of providing clinical supervision.
A commitment to CPD and an ability to meet the travel requirements of the post.
About us
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."
Benefits include:
Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
Health service discounts and online benefits
Incremental pay progression
Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
Health and wellbeing opportunities
Structured learning and development opportunities
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* core health or social care qualification at degree level
Qualifications
* BABCP Level II Accredited Post-graduate qualification (Diploma / MSc) in Cognitive Behaviour Psychotherapy or its equivalence with an adult population
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.
£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part‑time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
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