Job overview
Please note, at this stage, the role is open only to internal staff (including NHSP and Agency staff currently on placement within our organisation) and staff substantively employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Any individual who is at risk of redundancy will be given priority, provided they meet the essential criteria.
Are you a qualified or soon-to-be qualified CBT Psychotherapist looking for a new challenge in a supportive work environment?
We are looking for a CBT Psychotherapist to join our Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIPS) service, based in Medway. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team as it continues to offer evidence‑based interventions. In this role, you will be responsible for providing high‑quality CBT and family interventions to people aged 14+ with a first episode of psychosis. You will also be involved in case consultation and collaboration with the multi‑disciplinary team (MDT). As a CBT Psychotherapist with Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, you will have plenty of support and opportunities to develop your own practice while providing excellent care to people with psychosis and their families. You must hold a postgraduate qualification in CBT, BABCP registration and have experience working with people with mental health problems. We welcome applications from those awaiting registration who are keen to develop skills and further training in psychosis.
Main duties of the role
* Provide CBT and other psychological interventions (e.g., substance misuse and family interventions) to people with a first episode of psychosis.
* Conduct high‑quality assessments and deliver evidence‑based interventions.
* Collaborate effectively with the MDT to strengthen the team's therapeutic capacity.
* Contribute to service development and participate in research and evaluation activities.
Person specification
Essential criteria
* Postgraduate qualification in CBT.
* BABCP registration.
* Experience in Early Intervention in Psychosis / adult mental health / severe mental health problems.
* Experience in CBT/CBTp.
* Experience in MDT working.
* Experience in group work / family work.
* Written communication skills.
* Knowledge of recovery, social inclusion and EIP policies.
* Audit, service evaluation & research experience.
Desirable criteria
* Experience in Children and Young People's Partnership Service (CHYPPS).
Additional information
Applicants must hold a full, valid UK driving licence and be able to use a vehicle for business purposes, unless a disability. A six‑month probationary period applies to new external employees. Disclosure and Barring Service checks are required. The trust is committed to sexual safety and zero‑tolerance for inappropriate behaviour.
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