Job Description
Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist - Mindplace Leeds
Location
Mindplace Leeds, Great Exhibition Way, Kirkstall Forge, Leeds, LS5 3BF
Employment Details
Permanent. Part‑time hours available (Minimum of 2 days per week)
Salary: From £47,000 per annum** plus excellent Bupa benefits
**Based on full‑time hours, as this role is part‑time, the salary will be pro‑rate
Time Type: Full time
Job Area: Clinical Services
Locations: Mindplace Leeds
Session Requirements
* Sessions Monday to Sunday, Early shift 08:00-16:00, Late shift 14:00-22:00 (at least one shift per week is a late shift)
* Each day will include 5 appointments
Key Duties
* Provide high‑quality Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or low‑level brief interventions demonstrating excellent clinical outcomes
* Deliver comprehensive assessments and formulations that drive evidence‑based intervention and determine appropriate care pathways
* Provide different models of service delivery including face‑to‑face, telephone or video consultations, depending on client preference
* Adhere to Bupa’s case management processes and work collaboratively with Clinical Leads and wider therapy team
* Adhere to sessional limits according to client’s monetary allowance via Private Medical Insurance while working toward therapeutic recovery goals
* Provide signposting or onwards referral as required
* Provide ad‑hoc or one‑off wellbeing support and coaching as required
* Provide one‑off assessments and referral recommendations, when required
* Work at a client level to provide group psychoeducation, raising awareness of mental health and wellbeing, promotion of mental wellbeing guidance via remote presentation, workshop events and training as required
* Work autonomously within professional guidelines and Bupa’s service policies and procedures
* Attend regular clinical supervision, both individually and group based, to support clinical practice in line with BUPA and professional body guidelines
* Work with operational and clinical team to identify ways to improve client and employee experiences
Key Skills / Qualifications (Essential)
* Full Accreditation with British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)
* Post‑Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT/High Intensity) which is BABCP accredited
* At least 2 years post‑qualification experience providing high intensity CBT interventions, working with clients who have a range of presentations
Key Skills / Qualifications (Desirable)
* Training and accreditation in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological treatment, such as EMDR
* Corporate experience and business understanding
* Excellent leadership and management skills
Key Skills & Experience
* IT skills including proficiency in 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 of managing own caseload, working toward individual targets and outcomes
* Maintaining time boundaries and efficient diary management working toward utilisation targets
* Be able to demonstrate 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
Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme, covering mental, physical, financial, social, and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and offer a range of family‑friendly benefits.
* Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year (pro‑rate for part‑time), increasing with length of service, with option to buy or sell
* Enhanced pension and life insurance
* Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work
* Discounted access to online gym sessions
* Annual performance‑based bonus
* Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
* Option to join dental insurance scheme at discounted rate
* Access to our Digital GP platform 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, and 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”. We champion diversity and understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. We especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.
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