Mind in Bexley Ltd.

Trainee CBT Therapist

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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..

- You are a qualified counsellor, nurse, occupational therapist, psychotherapist or social worker OR

- are a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with 2 years post-qualification experience (by March 2024) or

- 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.

Details

Date posted

02 December 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£37,350 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0433-24-0019

Job locations

2a Devonshire Road

Bexleyheath

DA6 8DS


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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mind in Bexley Ltd.

Address

2a Devonshire Road

Bexleyheath

DA6 8DS


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mind in Bexley Ltd.

Address

2a Devonshire Road

Bexleyheath

DA6 8DS


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

CBT Team Leader

michael tempest

mtempest@mindinbexley.org.uk

Details

Date posted

02 December 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£37,350 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0433-24-0019

Job locations

2a Devonshire Road

Bexleyheath

DA6 8DS


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