Job Overview
Cognitive behavioural therapists equip people with the tools and techniques they need to overcome complex problems related to anxiety and depression by providing a range of evidence‑based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) interventions.
Entry Requirements
Postgraduate diplomas in CBT are usually aimed at experienced healthcare professionals. To access a postgraduate diploma in CBT, you need to have secured a high‑intensity therapist trainee position within an NHS Talking Therapies service.
These positions are open to Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners with 2 years post‑qualification experience and to healthcare professionals with a BABCP recognised core professional qualification, including:
* mental health nursing
* clinical or counselling psychology
* medicine
* social work
* occupational therapy
* counselling
* psychotherapy/psychotherapeutic counselling
* teacher of special education / needs
* probation services
Main Duties
The post holder will be an experienced Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner or core professional who will take on an additional training role within the Therapy For You NHS Talking Therapies service. Positions are available across South East Essex.
The post holder will work within the service providing high‑intensity interventions while undertaking a 12‑month training programme with the University of Hertfordshire. The role involves working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary.
Staff are expected to travel independently across the geographical area and to offer out‑of‑hours appointments, typically evenings or Saturday mornings.
Working for Our Organisation
Therapy For You is part of EPUT and delivers free NHS talking therapy services across South and North East Essex. The role is demanding but well supported, with staff required to travel independently to the University of Hertfordshire campus.
Benefits
Therapy For You is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from staff with disabilities, including those with learning disabilities. Employees are supported with professional references and a DBS check cost is borne by the employee and deducted from the first salary.
Additional Information
COVID‑19 vaccination is required unless exempt. Vacancies may expire prior to the closing date. All staff will be subject to safeguarding and safer recruitment processes.
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