Job Description:
Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist - Young Person (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:
YP service: 10:00 to 20:00, with a strong preference for after school appointments as these are in high demand meaning 50% of shifts must be a late of 11:30-20:00
This role will be primarily for our young persons pathway, but will also include adult clients too.
We make health happen
At Bupa, we’re here to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives – and to make a better world. That’s our purpose, and it drives everything we do.
As aRemote Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, you’ll play a vital role in supporting young people (11-17) through evidence-based therapy. You’ll work flexibly and remotely, delivering high-quality CBT that makes a real difference. Whether it’s a one-off wellbeing session or a longer-term intervention, your work will help shape brighter futures for children and adolescents across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
1. Deliver high-quality CBT or brief interventions to young people
2. Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop tailored formulations
3. Offer therapy via video or telephone, depending on client preference
4. Liaise with schools, parents, carers, and other key stakeholders
5. Work within Bupa’s case management and safeguarding frameworks
6. Manage risk and escalate concerns with support from clinical leads
7. Provide signposting, onward referrals, and one-off wellbeing support as needed
8. Contribute to psychoeducation and mental health awareness through workshops and presentations
9. Attend regular clinical supervision and collaborate with the wider therapy team
10. Identify ways to improve client and employee experiences
What We’re Looking For
11. Postgraduate Diploma in CBT (High Intensity), BABCP-accredited
12. Full accreditation with BABCP
13. At least 2 years’ post-qualification experience delivering CBT to children and/or adolescents
14. Strong understanding of child and adolescent mental health
15. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
16. Comfortable working autonomously and managing your own caseload
17. Proficient in Microsoft Office and electronic medical record systems
18. Experience working towards utilisation targets and maintaining time boundaries
19. Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and a great team player
20. Desirable: EMDR training, corporate experience, leadership skills
Benefits:
Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.
Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:
21. 25 days holiday (pro rata if part-time), increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
22. Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
23. Long Service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money!
24. Interest- free annual travel Loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets
25. Wagestream - Have early access up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes
26. Competitive Pension plans and Parental leave options as well as access to unique products such as our Menopause plan
27. My Bupa Extras - discounts at your favourite retailers, plus a huge range of tools, content and information to support you with your wellbeing
Why Bupa?
We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.