Trainee High Intensity CBT Therapist (Ref:0037ZB)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Do you have at least 4 years experience working in mental health and have great interpersonal skills that you want to develop while becoming a therapist? We are proud to offer a high quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD) offer, weekly 1-2-1 supervision, group supervision and reflective practice. You will be part of a supportive team of highly experienced practitioners and leaders, who are passionate about making a difference to people's lives. In addition, this exciting opportunity includes an NHS funded Postgraduate Diploma course which will give you the skills to assess and deliver NICE recommended CBT interventions in community settings, for people suffering with symptoms of anxiety and depression. For more information, see the attached candidate pack. Interviews will be held virtually on 24th, 25th or 26th June 2025. Successful candidates will need to start employment by 15th September 2025 subject to satisfactory checks. You will receive the Surrey Fringe Allowance in addition to the advertised salary. This is a permanent full time role for 37.5 hours per week, dependent on successfully obtaining the Postgraduate Diploma as we are committed to your continued development and retention within our organisation. The position will be home based, but you must be able to physically attend University of Southampton in person throughout the course; this will usually be a Thursday and online on a Friday, and there may be additional days that you will need to attend in person. There will be an additional expectation that you will deliver treatment in person in Surrey at least one day a week and work at least one evening shift until 8pm once a week. Information Sharing Please be aware that by applying for this position, you give your consent for your application information to be shared between our organisation and University of Southampton as the education partner. If you're excited by the thought of making tangible differences to the lives of vulnerable individuals, we'd love you to apply by submitting your CV, with a covering letter that showcases how you are suitable for the role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. Applications will be accepted until Sunday 8th June 2025, but we reserve the right to close the application process early if we receive a high volume of submissions If you're undecided, we have attached a candidate pack with more information about the role, the range of benefits we offer, what it is like to work for our team, and a video from some of our current CBT Therapists. For further information, please refer to the candidate pack and training programme at the University of Southampton. Please note that if a high number of applications are received, we will use location as a desirable filter. Benefits

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BABCP Recognised Core Profession:
• Candidates will need to have a 2:1 degree in one of the following subjects: psychology, medicine, social work, occupational therapy, nursing, or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Visa requirements
• As these roles are funded by Health Education England for home fees and not for international fees. The University requires you either need to have a UK passport, or have settled status in the UK. Only applicants that have the right to work in the UK without restriction and are eligible for Home Fees status, are able to access the training needed for this role. More information can be found here.
• Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years' worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Experience

Essential

• BABCP Recognised Core Profession:
• Candidates must also provide evidence of at least 4 years' full time experience, and prior training, experience or knowledge in: CBT, interpersonal skills, mental health problems, general assessment, understanding of ethical and professional issues.
• Submitting a KSA Portfolio:
• If you do not have a BABCP recognised core profession, you must provide evidence of prior training and experience which meets the requirements for PG training. The deadline is 10th July 2025.
• If you're unsure you have a recognised core profession, you can check the BABCP Core Profession List.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

We Are With You

Address

Farringdon

City of London

EC1M 4DH

Employer's website

https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)