Job summary
We are seeking an experienced CBT Therapist to join our dynamicEast of England Gambling Harms team, on a part-time and permanent basis.
Are you passionate about supporting others to make positive changes in their lives?If this sounds like you, and you would like to be involved in developing a new service at a time of unprecedented expansion and growth, to provide outstanding support to those whose lives are impacted by the effects of gambling -we want to hear from you!
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a unique branch of mental health at a time of unprecedented expansion and growth. The post holder will have the chance to make a significant difference to residents in the East of England and to be part of the development of the first NHS gambling service in this region.
You will be an energetic and robust individual with sophisticated and sensitive clinical skills, and a proven track record of delivering high quality services in either the NHS, social care or private sector.
You will provide high quality, evidence based cognitive behavioural therapies (CBT) to adults experiencing gambling harm with complex presentations.
Your support will contribute to the service achieving the psychological well-being and valued outcomes for people served by the Gambling Harms Clinic.
Please take a look at our homepage for more information about our service:
East of England Gambling Service :: Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (eofegamblingservice.nhs.uk)
Main duties of the job
You will mainly work from home and occasionally be asked to attend the clinic and other settings as appropriate, and see people individually, in groups, face-to-face and on-line.
You will deliver services that help overcome stigma that people may face, and work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary, with a commitment to equal opportunities and equality of access to treatment.
You will be required to engage in frequent, intense conversation relating to complex personal issues, and to respond appropriately and professionally to potentially highly distressing clinical material or situations.
About us
Inclusion, created in 2002 is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, including, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West Mercia, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thurrock, Essex.
We support individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health. We believe that the individuals and families who use our services should receive high quality, committed and inclusive care, realising all the benefits a modern NHS organisation can provide.
We work with patients and our staff teams to achieve the best outcomes we can. We invest heavily in training and development, and the wellbeing of our people, both staff and service users is central to who we are. Here at MPFT, we are proud of the comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle support offer available, in addition to in-house training and coaching support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. A summary is below:
- Accept referrals via agreed service protocols and assess (via telephone, on-line and face-to- face) a persons suitability for psychological interventions to address gambling harms. Refer or signpost individuals to other sources of help and support where appropriate, including when the gambling harms clinic is not best placed to meet their current needs.
- With the individual, co-produce a formulation that makes sense of their gambling behaviour and additional problems and an individualised treatment plan, and identify any support available to complete this.
- With the individual, assess risk(s) to self and others and agree a plan to manage these. Ensure appropriate and timely actions and documentation, in line with Trust/ clinic protocols and procedures, and proactively liaise with colleagues and partners across the gambling treatment system to manage high risk referrals.
- Deliver a high quality, evidence based cognitive behavioural therapy programme for gambling with other team members, and CBT for additional problems experienced by individuals. Therapy sessions will be offered individually and in groups, face-to-face at the clinic or other settings, and on-line.
- Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary, conveying CBT and other psychological formulations with sensitivity in easily understood language.
- Exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. A summary is below:
- Accept referrals via agreed service protocols and assess (via telephone, on-line and face-to- face) a persons suitability for psychological interventions to address gambling harms. Refer or signpost individuals to other sources of help and support where appropriate, including when the gambling harms clinic is not best placed to meet their current needs.
- With the individual, co-produce a formulation that makes sense of their gambling behaviour and additional problems and an individualised treatment plan, and identify any support available to complete this.
- With the individual, assess risk(s) to self and others and agree a plan to manage these. Ensure appropriate and timely actions and documentation, in line with Trust/ clinic protocols and procedures, and proactively liaise with colleagues and partners across the gambling treatment system to manage high risk referrals.
- Deliver a high quality, evidence based cognitive behavioural therapy programme for gambling with other team members, and CBT for additional problems experienced by individuals. Therapy sessions will be offered individually and in groups, face-to-face at the clinic or other settings, and on-line.
- Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary, conveying CBT and other psychological formulations with sensitivity in easily understood language.
- Exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A recorded/registered qualification in clinical or counselling psychology/ a recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or a psychological therapy
- A post graduate qualification training in CBT to at least equivalent of a post graduate diploma, or Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate)
Desirable
- Qualifications in other therapeutic modalities; for example, EMDR, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with people experiencing gambling harms, or alcohol or substance misuse.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A recorded/registered qualification in clinical or counselling psychology/ a recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or a psychological therapy
- A post graduate qualification training in CBT to at least equivalent of a post graduate diploma, or Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate)
Desirable
- Qualifications in other therapeutic modalities; for example, EMDR, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with people experiencing gambling harms, or alcohol or substance misuse.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
