Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Cognitive Behaviour Therapist
The closing date is 31 May 2026.
We are seeking a motivated CBT Therapist to join our established, award-winning MHST on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to support children and young people by helping reduce waiting times across the county.
You will deliver evidence‑based CBT interventions as part of a supportive, multi‑disciplinary team, working closely with schools and partner services to improve timely access to care. To support county‑wide demand, we are open to negotiating your base location and clinical area, allowing flexibility to suit both service needs and your preferences.
* Qualified CBT Therapist (or working towards accreditation)
* Experience delivering CBT, ideally with children and young people
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* Flexible and adaptable approach
Why Join Us?
* Be part of an innovative, award‑winning service
* Supportive team environment
* Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on access to mental health support
* Flexible working arrangements
Main Duties
You will provide assessment and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for a range of presenting difficulties for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective.
We have various teams across the MHST, all in various stages of training. This role will therefore give you a great opportunity to work with both qualified staff and trainees.
The role also offers a flexible style of working, as the team use a hybrid model, offering support both face‑to‑face and virtually to education staff, children, young people and their families.
You will need to be enthusiastic, well‑organised and able to travel across Lincolnshire as needed to provide services. You will be expected to work on your own initiative as well as within a multi‑disciplinary setting and be an excellent communicator and team player.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Post graduate diploma in CBP and Accreditation with BABCP
* Professional qualification as Clinical Psychologist, Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or psychological therapy
* Clinical Supervision Training or significant supervisory experience
Experience
* Experience of working with Children and Young People and their carers
* Experience of offering CBT assessments and interventions – individual and group
* Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcome
* Experience of working in CYP IAPT informed services
* Experience of working in school and college settings
* Experience of offering clinical and caseload management supervision
Skills
* Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
* Ability to manage own caseload and time
* Demonstrates high standards in written communication
* Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Has received training and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
* Understanding of issues surrounding clinical risk
Benefits
* Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy
* Competitive annual leave allowance
* Car leasing scheme
* Free eye tests
* Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme
* Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants
Contact Information
Contact Gina Legg on 01205 333531 or gina.legg@nhs.net for further discussion or information.
Address
Countywide. Base and area of work to be negotiated
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