We are looking to recruit a temporary (I Year) CBT Therapist in EIP North Durham which provides support and intervention for 14 to 65 years old.

We would welcome applications from BABCP accredited CBT therapists, further training in competences for severe mental health problems would be desirable.

It is now no longer a requirement for CBT therapists in Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust to have a core profession in addition to accreditation, we now welcome applications from CBT therapists with a Knowledge Skills Attitude (KSA) equivalence portfolio.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide high quality evidence-based therapy to 14 to 65 year old who are experiencing severe mental health problems. You will work in collaboration with a wider multi-disciplinary team including other Psychological Professions colleagues. You will receive high quality supervision and CPD opportunities to enable you to achieve or maintain your accreditation.

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust has an expanding CBT workforce with opportunities for development and progression. There is also an active and evolving Higher Education teaching and research network.

About us

We are the Mental Health and Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York & Selby.

We are committed to co-creating safe and personalised care that improves the lives of people by involving them as equal partners. The most important way we will get there is by living our values, all of the time.

Psychological Professions staff will be expected to display the Trust values at all times, working as part of the collective team with shared accountability and responsibility for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of patient care is delivered in a patient centred manner. They will also contribute to ensuring the culture of our services is built upon the Trust Values and the trust's strategy - Our Journey To change (OJTC).

We're also committed to co-creating a great experience for our colleagues- find out more about why you should come and work for us hereWhy choose TEWV? - Tees Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will carry their own caseload providing CBT patient in the service.

They will undertake specialist CBT assessment, formulation and intervention, collaborating with clients and multi-disciplinary colleagues.

The role involves undertaking risk assessment and management.

The consideration of culture, power and privilege within a patient care making adaptations to treatment as appropriate

They will provide advice, guidance and consultation on Cognitive Behaviourally informed approaches to other staff.

Person Specification:

Specialist CBT Therapist

Practitioner or First Accreditation as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with BABCP

AND

A qualification that leads to registration with a professional regulatory body and current registration

OR

a Knowledge Skills Attitude (KSA) equivalence portfolio approved as part of BABCP accreditation.

Please see attached person specification for additional requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Practitioner or First Accreditation as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with the BABCP Registration Number AND A qualification that leads to registration with a professional regulatory body (HCPC, GMC, NMC or Social Work England) AND current registration with this professional regulatory body. (If a different regulatory body please seek advice from Chief Psychological Professions Officer) Or A Knowledge Skills Attitude (KSA) equivalence portfolio approved by BABCP as part of your Accreditation as Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Be able to provide evidence of KSA Approval from HEI or BABCP

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence- based practice relevant to the role
• Risk assessment and risk management
• Awareness of systemic barriers to accessing psychological services/healthcare for minoritized communities
• Clinical governance and Legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.

Experience

Essential

• Experience delivering CBT
• Experience of Working with multi-disciplinary teams
• Assessing and managing risk of self harm/ suicide o
• Experience in discussing and responding to issues related to cultural diversity, intersectionality and inclusivity, including working with vulnerable groups (e.g. those for whom English is not their first language)

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chester le Street Health Centre

Newcastle Road

Chester le Street

DH3 3UR

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346-DDA-166-24