CBT Psychotherapist/Psychologist
The closing date is 27 March 2026
Job summary
Are you a qualified CBT Psychotherapist/Psychologist looking for a new challenge in a supportive work environment?
We are looking for a CBT Psychotherapist/Psychologist to join our Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIPS) service, based in East Kent.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the team as it continues to offer evidence-based interventions. In this role, you will be responsible for providing high-quality CBT and psychological interventions to people aged 14+ with a first episode of psychosis.
You will also be involved in case consultation and collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
As a psychological therapist with Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, you will have plenty of support and opportunities to develop your own practice, whilst providing excellent care to people with psychosis and their families.
You must hold a postgraduate Qualification in Clinical Psychology/CBT, HCPC/ BABCP registration and have experience working with people with mental health problems. We welcome your application if you have experience in psychosis or are keen to develop your skills and further training in psychosis.
Main duties of the job
- Provide CBT for psychosis and other psychological interventions (e.g., substance misuse and family interventions) to people with a first episode of psychosis.
- Conduct high-quality assessments and deliver evidence-based interventions.
- Collaborate effectively with the MDT to strengthen the team's therapeutic capacity.
- Contribute to service development and service evaluation activities.
The Service
The Early Intervention for Psychosis Service is a well-respected and well-established multi-disciplinary service with a reputation for excellence. The EIP psychological therapies staff are integrated within EIPS and committed to providing support, excellent supervision and to developing its staff.
About us
We are the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway. Our teams support adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Because we cover the whole county and both hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the 1.8 million people of Kent and Medway. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 in the community each year.
Our vision is simple: We are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. And everything we do is guided by our values caring, inclusive, curious and confident.
Join us - if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's doing well together.
Take a look at our Clinical Associate Psychologist Video
Details
Date posted
13 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
380-EK415
Job locations
Eureka Place, Ashford
Trinity Road
Ashford
TN25 4BY
Employer details
Employer name
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Address
Eureka Place, Ashford
Trinity Road
Ashford
TN25 4BY
Employer's website
https://www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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