Job summary
Are you interested in becoming a Cognitive Behavioural
Therapist? If so, we are advertising for a number of fully funded Trainee High
Intensity Therapist CBT places.
If you have a BABCP recognised core profession ( outlined below),
please apply..
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You are a qualified counsellor, nurse, occupational therapist,
psychotherapist or social worker OR
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are a qualified
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with 2 years post-qualification experience
(by March 2024) or
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You meet the KSA criteria, you would be eligible to apply for a
funded role.
Main duties of the job
The trainee CBT position involves engaging in and undertaking
the PG Diploma in High Intensity CBT at Royal Holloway London. Training takes
place over one academic year and involves spending two days per week at
university and three days in service at Bexley NHS Talking Therapies.
You will provide high intensity interventions to
adults presenting with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
consisting of Cognitive Behavioural Therapists, Counsellors, Talking Therapy
qualified Counsellors, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, Primary Care
Mental Health Practitioners and Employment Advisors.
Clinical and case management supervision is
provided within the service. Once qualified you will be expected to offer F2F
treatment as well as facilitate group session / assessments.
About us
We believe no one
should have to face a mental health problem alone. We work to reduce the stigma
associated with mental health, support people in their recovery and champion
better services for all. We believe that with the right support and resources everybody
can create a life that feels meaningful irrespective of the presence of
symptoms.
Mind in Bexley and
East Kent is a local Mind mental health charity and we offer an extensive range
of support, advice and information to communities in Bexley and East Kent. The
purpose and objects of the charity is 'to promote the preservation and the
safeguarding of mental health and the relief of persons suffering from mental
disorder'. We promote well-being and work to reduce poor mental health and the
stigma associated with it. We support people in their recovery and champion
better services for everyone.
We seek to
meet these purposes by undertaking a wide range of therapeutic and non-clinical
mental health activities within Bexley, including direct therapeutic support of
individuals, advice, advocacy and recovery, and campaigning to reduce the
stigma of mental health and to raise awareness of mental health issues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The trainee CBT position involves engaging in and undertaking
the PG Diploma in High Intensity CBT at Royal Holloway London. Training takes
place over one academic year and involves spending two days per week at
university and three days in service at Bexley NHS Talking Therapies.
You will provide high intensity interventions to
adults presenting with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
consisting of Cognitive Behavioural Therapists, Counsellors, Talking Therapy
qualified Counsellors, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, Primary Care
Mental Health Practitioners and Employment Advisors.
Clinical and case management supervision is
provided within the service. Once qualified you will be expected to offer F2F
treatment as well as facilitate group session / assessments.
You will be required to;
- Attend University 2 days a week
-
Work in service 3 days a week providing High Intensity treatment according
to the stipulations of your training and advice from your leads in service to carefully
selected clients needing support for their Mental Health.
-
You will be providing treatment in line with the University Modules and
once qualified will be expected to provided F2F and/or group treatment for
those requiring this.
-
Attend team meetings as required
-
Attend in house training as required
-
Attend one to one clinical supervision with your allocated supervisor.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The trainee CBT position involves engaging in and undertaking
the PG Diploma in High Intensity CBT at Royal Holloway London. Training takes
place over one academic year and involves spending two days per week at
university and three days in service at Bexley NHS Talking Therapies.
You will provide high intensity interventions to
adults presenting with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
consisting of Cognitive Behavioural Therapists, Counsellors, Talking Therapy
qualified Counsellors, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, Primary Care
Mental Health Practitioners and Employment Advisors.
Clinical and case management supervision is
provided within the service. Once qualified you will be expected to offer F2F
treatment as well as facilitate group session / assessments.
You will be required to;
- Attend University 2 days a week
-
Work in service 3 days a week providing High Intensity treatment according
to the stipulations of your training and advice from your leads in service to carefully
selected clients needing support for their Mental Health.
-
You will be providing treatment in line with the University Modules and
once qualified will be expected to provided F2F and/or group treatment for
those requiring this.
-
Attend team meetings as required
-
Attend in house training as required
-
Attend one to one clinical supervision with your allocated supervisor.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A core mental health practitioner qualification or KSA route
- Undergraduate degree (or equivalent overseas qualification). Other academic qualifications of an equivalent standard can be taken into account
- Post qualification experience of working with people with serious mental health problem
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in mental health services
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
Desirable
- Experience in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Knowledge of the IAPT / Talking Therapies programmes and the stepped care model
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance
- Has received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other mental health problems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A core mental health practitioner qualification or KSA route
- Undergraduate degree (or equivalent overseas qualification). Other academic qualifications of an equivalent standard can be taken into account
- Post qualification experience of working with people with serious mental health problem
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in mental health services
- Ability to manage own caseload and time
Desirable
- Experience in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Knowledge of the IAPT / Talking Therapies programmes and the stepped care model
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance
- Has received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other mental health problems
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.