Responsibilities
* To provide a high standard of assessment and treatment for patients referred to the service
* To take responsibility for an agreed clinical caseload, involving care co-ordination as appropriate to ensure continuity
* To collaboratively assess and provide needs-based treatment programmes and discharge plans for patients, utilising Care Programme Approach (CPA) where appropriate
* To plan and provide appropriate therapy services in consultation with users, carers and clinical teams for patients referred, within defined resources and using evidence-based practice
* To develop and maintain relevant and evidence-based therapeutic activities as appropriate to the patient group served, including opportunities for cognitive, creative, education, work, leisure, interpersonal and life skills
* To regularly review and evaluate treatment programmes with patients, carers and members of the clinical teams
* To participate in clinical meetings, case conferences and CPA meetings
* To enable the transition of patients through stages in their care involving care planning and therapy programmes
* To compile written reports as required and to generate and maintain accurate treatment records in each patient's file, which are stored securely
* To monitor and evaluate the service provision
* To attend and engage in regular clinical supervision
* To complete the post-graduate diploma in children and young people's CBT at the University of Reading
Qualifications and Training
* RMN, OT, SW, or equivalent professional qualification OR evidence of meeting prerequisite requirement for further post graduate training in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (CBP) by completion of a knowledge skills and attitudes portfolio
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Post qualification experience in a mental health setting, working with young people or adults with mental illness
The course you will be completing at the University of Reading as part of this role is a Level 2 accredited course with BABCP. This means that upon completion trainees will meet criteria to apply for provisional accreditation as a CBT therapist with the BABCP.
To apply, you must meet the criteria for CBT training and also have a BABCP-recognised professional background in mental health or related areas. This means having a recognised Core Profession. You can find out whether you have a recognised Core Profession here.
If you do not have a Core Profession, you must complete a portfolio of evidence to show that you have equivalent training and experience. This is known as the Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes portfolio (KSA). If applying via the KSA route, you must have completed a self-statement for KSA criterion 4 before interview and, if successful at interview, will need to prepare the other required sections ahead of the start of the course (including obtaining references). Please see the BABCP website for guidance and exemplars.
If you have undertaken low-intensity CBT training (e.g., PWP, CWP or EMHP) you must have at least 2 years' experience between the exam board of your previous training (not just coursework completion or a letter from the department) and the start date of any high-intensity training. This is nationally mandated and is there are no exceptions; you will be asked to evidence your exam board date (or date of graduation certificate if no evidence of exam board) prior to invite to interview.
Placement and Team Opportunities
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT), in partnership with the University of Reading, is pleased to offer opportunities for Trainee High-Intensity CBT Therapists within our Children, Families and All Age (CFAA) Service. Trainees will complete the Postgraduate Diploma at the University of Reading while working clinically in one of our CAMHS teams. Placement opportunities are available across a number of teams within CFAA, including:
* Getting Help Teams (GHTs) - providing early intervention and CBT-informed support for children and young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
* Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) - delivering evidence-based interventions in schools for anxiety, low mood, and other common mental health difficulties.
* Specialist Community Teams (Slough) - supporting young people with more complex presentations across a range of needs.
* Anxiety and Depression Treatment Team (ADTT) - based at Erlegh House, University of Reading, delivering CBT for young people experiencing more severe or enduring difficulties.
As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be asked to indicate their preferred team placement(s) within their application.
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