High Intensity Therapist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: High Intensity Therapist Hours of work: 37.5 Service opening hours: Mon-Thurs 8am-8pm Fri 8am-5pm Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per annum (AfC Band 7) Base: Stella Nova, Bootle About us Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 35 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support. Everything about MHM is people focused, our people are central to delivering the highest quality of service and care to our clients and service users. Sefton Talking Therapies provides psychological therapies across South Sefton and Southport & Formby. The service delivers a range of therapies up to and including Step 4 interventions, with practitioners based primarily in Bootle and Southport. The service has a team of Managers, Administration and practitioners all working together to support the people within the local communities. About the role The role of a High Intensity Therapist involves the delivery of high intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). This role will entail providing CBT to clients with a range of common mental health difficulties for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective. You will work within the Sefton locality, delivering psychological therapies both digitally and in a range of community settings. About you We are seeking enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals who have relevant clinical experience and qualifications. You must be able to demonstrate the ability to work within a high volume, performance-managed service, and manage your own caseload and time. What we offer You will go through our comprehensive, in-person training program in your first few weeks with MHM which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role, as well as offering a great opportunity to get to know your new colleagues MHM offers 27 days annual leave per annum, plus statutory holidays and a 5% contributory pension scheme. At MHM not only can you expect a competitive salary, generous annual leave and pension entitlement, you can also expect to be supported in your ongoing personal and professional development. In addition, you will work with people who are passionate about supporting individuals in their day to day lives. The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the duties, an enhanced DBS will be sought in event of a successful application. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview. MHM is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Timelines for recruitment: Activity Date Advert opens 22/01/2025 Closing date 19/02/2025 Start date April 2025

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• We are seeking enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals who have relevant clinical experience and qualifications.
• You must be able to demonstrate the ability to work within a high volume, performance-managed service, and manage your own caseload and time.

Experience

Essential

• The role of a High Intensity Therapist involves the delivery of high intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). This role will entail providing CBT to clients with a range of common mental health difficulties for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective

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

Mental Health Matters

Address

Units 5,6 and 7 Stella Nova, Washington Parade, Bootle

Bootle

L20 4TZ

Employer's website

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