Overview
Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist - Mindplace (Face to Face*)
Permanent role. Part-time hours available (Minimum of 4 sessions/2 days per week**). Salary is competitive plus excellent Bupa benefits. We’re open to discussing flexible working patterns to meet service needs.
Locations (nationwide recruitment): Cardiff, Chertsey, Clapham, Claygate, Edgbaston, Fulham, Maidstone, Newcastle, Solihull, St Albans, Winchester.
Session Requirements:
* Sessions offered Monday to Friday: 07:30/08:00 – 15:30/16:00 and 14:00 – 22:00
* Weekends: 08:30 – 17:00. At least 1 in every 3 but may be less depending on location
* 5 appointments per day
We make health happen:
As an employee at Bupa, patients are the top priority. With no shareholders, profits are reinvested into the business to give you the time and technology to make a difference to patients every day.
Your Role
The Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist will provide high quality, safe and effective Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy. The role will involve the following:
* To provide high-quality Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or low-level brief interventions with excellent clinical outcomes.
* To deliver comprehensive assessments and formulations that drive evidence-based intervention; ensure thorough assessments determine the most appropriate pathway of care for the client.
* To provide different models of service delivery including face-to-face, telephone or video consultations, depending on client preference.
* To adhere to Bupa’s case management processes and work collaboratively with the Clinical Leads and wider therapy team.
* To adhere to sessional limits depending on the client’s Private Medical Insurance, while working towards therapeutic recovery goals.
* To provide signposting or onward referral as required.
* To provide ad-hoc or one-off wellbeing support and coaching as required.
* To provide one-off assessments and referral recommendations, when required.
* To work at a client level to provide group psychoeducation, raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing, and promote mental wellbeing guidance via remote presentation, workshop events and training as required.
* To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of Bupa’s service policies and procedures.
* To attend regular clinical supervision, individually and in groups, in line with Bupa and professional body guidelines.
* To work with the operational and clinical team to identify ways to improve client and employee experiences.
Key Skills / Qualifications
ESSENTIAL
* Holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT/High Intensity) BABCP accredited.
* Full Accreditation with BABCP.
* At least 2 years’ experience providing high intensity CBT interventions with working-age clients who have a range of presentations.
DESIRABLE
* Training/accreditation in additional specialised areas (e.g., EMDR).
* Corporate experience and business understanding.
* Excellent leadership and management skills.
Key Skills & Experience
* General adult mental health specialism experience.
* IT skills including proficiency with Microsoft systems and electronic medical record systems.
* Ability to evaluate, plan and prioritise workload within demanding time scales.
* Proven experience of customer service and client liaison.
* Excellent application of clinical knowledge.
* Excellent presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
* Strong professional and personal drive; enthusiastic, self-motivated and self-sufficient.
* Ability to respond rapidly and decisively; excellent team player.
* Strong problem-solving capability.
* Experience managing own caseload, working towards targets and outcomes; maintaining time boundaries and efficient diary management.
* Demonstrated high standards in written and oral communication.
* Diverse and varied clinical experience to draw upon.
Personal characteristics
* Well-developed communication skills.
* Ability to organise time effectively.
* Ability to work autonomously in a busy environment.
* Understanding and awareness of business environment.
* Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team.
Benefits
Benefits support health, wellbeing and flexible working. Joining Bupa in this role includes:
* Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year (increasing with service), with the option to buy or sell.
* Enhanced pension and life insurance.
* Travel cost support via season ticket loan or cycle-to-work.
* Discounted access to online gym sessions.
* Annual performance-based bonus.
* Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind.
* Option to join dental insurance at a discounted rate.
* Access to Digital GP on your mobile.
* Emotional wellbeing support; access to family mental health line.
* Financial wellbeing channels; support for carers.
Why Bupa?
We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa” and champion diversity. We particularly encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.
Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria and will provide reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process.
Time Type: Part time
Job Area:
Locations: Mindplace Chertsey, Mindplace Clapham, Mindplace Edgbaston, Mindplace Fulham, Mindplace Maidstone, Mindplace Newcastle, Mindplace Solihull, Mindplace St Albans, Mindplace Winchester
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