Trainee High Intensity CBT Therapist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you driven to make a positive impact on peoples mental health using evidence based psychological therapies? Were offering an exciting opportunity to train as a High Intensity CBT Therapist while working within a supportive and forward-thinking team here at Everyturn!

In this role, youll undertake a fully-funded High Intensity Psychological Interventions Post Graduate Diploma through the University of Lincoln. Youll spend 2 days a week (Monday and Tuesdays) studying at the university, with the remainder of your time gaining clinical hours and practical experience in our service under the guidance of experienced clinicians.

Our experienced managers and supervisors will guide your development. We have an excellent track record of supporting trainees through the course and into qualified roles.

Important: This advert covers opportunities within Everyturn Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Talking Therapy services.

Within your application, pleaseclearlystate whether you have a preference to work in Nottinghamshire or Derbyshire, or if you have no preference and are open to either location.

Please Note:

• Planned service start date for these roles is 23rd February 2026. University induction is scheduled to take place on 4th March and the course begins with a 2-week face to face block of teaching starting 9th March.
• This is a 12-month full-time training programme. Attendance at all University teaching days is mandatory.
• Applicants must be able to commit to both the academic and clinical components of the course.
• Upon successful completion of the course and meeting all criteria, you will progress into aQualified High Intensity CBT Therapistrole within our service.
• During your in service days you will follow a hybrid working model, with at least one day each week spent on-site at one of our hubs/ community venues. This in-person time provides valuable opportunities to build experience working face to face with patients, connect with colleagues, build your support network, and collaborate within a dynamic team environment.
• You will work Monday to Friday, with at least one 12pm-8pm shift per week to help us meet the needs of our patients.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship as is does not meet the requirements as set out by the UK Visa and Immigration Service

About you

We would love to hear from you, if you possess the following:

• Have a BABCP recognised Core Profession (further information can be found byclicking here)ORyou are a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner who has a minimum of two years post qualification experience and can demonstrate the ability to meet the Knowledge & Skills Assessment requirements (further information can be found byclicking here).Candidates who are applying using the KSA route must be able to present a completed KSA at the interview stage.
• Proven track record of working positively with people who have experienced a mental ill health in a mental health setting.
• Highly resilient with the ability to meet the attendance and academic requirements of the course, whilst also working for our service.
• Are able to organise a high-volume workload to ensure effective prioritisation and delivery of objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet service and client need.

What we offer in return

We are proud to have been recognised and certified as a Great Place to Work, which speaks volumes on how much we value our staff members. In return for the hard work and dedication from our teams, we offer the following benefits:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days at 5 years service) and the option to purchase or sell day
• Enhanced pension
• Wagestream-ability torelease earnings, giving youinstant access to your pay
• Smart Clinic Wellbeing Programme, including Employee Assistant Programme, GP and priority physiotherapy access and counselling sessions Shopping discounts with the opportunity to sign up for a Blue Light Card
• Enhanced life assurance scheme, payment being three times your annual salary
• Plus, many more great benefits on offer!

Here at Everyturn Mental Health we champion equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation by ensuring our opportunities are open to all and our approach is inclusive. We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.

We welcome you to be yourself at work and have a range of Colleague Networks for members and allies of the LGBTQ+; Black, Asian and minority ethnic; menopause and neurodivergent communities.

In order to streamline our recruitment process, once we have received a sufficient number of applications, we reserve the right to expire vacancies, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Proven track record of working positively with people who have experienced a mental ill health in a mental health setting.
• Highly resilient with the ability to meet the attendance and academic requirements of the course, whilst also working for our service.
• Are able to organise a high-volume workload to ensure effective prioritisation and delivery of objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet service and client need.

Qualifications

Essential

• Have a BABCP recognised Core Profession OR you are a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner who has a minimum of two years post qualification experience and can demonstrate the ability to meet the Knowledge & Skills Assessment requirements. Candidates who are applying using the KSA route must be able to present a completed KSA at the interview stage.

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

Everyturn Mental Health

Address

1 Ashlar House

Wood Street

Mansfield

Nottinghamshire

NG18 1QA

Employer's website

https://www.everyturn.org/careers-at-everyturn/ (Opens in a new tab)