Havering Talking Therapies (IAPT)

We have proven to be a service that provides high quality service provision for patients, effective standards of care and excellent staff development & support.

High Intensity/CBT therapist - Wellbeing Winter Programme

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a major national initiative, and an innovative service which is fundamentally changing the way in which psychological treatments are provided in the NHS in England.

You will be part of a multi-professional workforce that will significantly increase access to treatment for people with depression, anxiety and other common mental health conditions, within a Primary Care setting.

NELFT Talking Therapies services (Havering IAPT) are third wave sites that provide psychological therapy within the standards of the stepped care model i.e. Step 2 (Low intensity) and step 3 (High Intensity).

NELFT is committed to the four Talking Therapies services (Havering IAPT)and the trust is seeking to employ motivated staff to contribute to the success of these services. We are looking to recruit High Intensity Therapists to support our expanding IAPT service in Havering.

We are looking for applicants who have enthusiasm for working in a primary care setting, who are adaptable enjoy variety, can work independently as well as understanding the importance of team working.

Main duties of the job

Applicants should be either qualified High-Intensity CBT Therapists ( BABCP-accredited or in the process of applying for accreditation) or Clinical / Counselling Psychologist, They will provide assessments and CBT interventions (individual and group-based) to people with common mental health problems (i.e., depression, anxiety disorders).The main responsibilities of the post:

To be responsible for the comprehensive psychological assessment of clients referred into the service and accepted onto the post holder's caseload.

To formulate treatment plans, based on sound and current theoretical knowledge and good practice, following a thorough and specialist assessment

To be responsible for carrying out therapeutic interventions with a variety of clients and using a range of specialist therapeutic interventions as appropriate, with particular emphasis on advanced CBT approaches, both as group work and 1:1.

About us

COVID-19 VaccinationWe continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.

Probationary PeriodThis post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area Supplement - LondonThis post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of �4,108 and a maximum payment of �5,177 per annum pro rata).

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on the vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional postgraduate qualification in CBT, Clinical or Counselling Psychology (BABCP or BPS accredited), Doctoral level or equivalent. Chartered status and registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC).

Desirable

• Additional advanced training in CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, Couples Therapy for Depression, BCT, Counselling for Depression , IPT

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in adult mental health services
• Experience of working in a primary mental health service
• Experience of networking with organisations outside the NHS

Knowledge

Essential

• An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities
• Able to carry out highly skilled and complex psychological assessments with clients
• Able to make formulations, and revise them as appropriate.
• Able to offer expert psychological opinion on the basis of judgements about complex factors, variables and options
• Able to choose most appropriate forms of psychological therapy options to fit client need while working within IAPT guidelines
• Knowledge of current psychological interventions applied to people with mild-moderate psychological distress
• Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to well-being, mind-body interactions, and positive psychology
• Skilled, empathic and sensitive communicator, able to convey highly complex or sensitive information and ideas to clients, relatives and colleagues. Able to use lay language appropriately for people unfamiliar with psychological terms.
• Able to work effectively with clients who may express high levels of distress or emotion, or are verbally aggressive
• Able to manage and work with complex psychological presentations
• Able to process impact of clients' material through appropriate means, including personal strategies and professional supervision
• Able to deal with clients in a sensitive and appropriate manner
• Able to choose most appropriate forms of psychological therapy and offer a range of options to fit client need
• Able to plan, prioritise and organise own clinical workload, plan and carry out programmes of therapy

Desirable

• Knowledge, and or experience of guidelines, evidence based literature, theory and clinical work in the area of primary care mental health
• Qualification in IPT or other modality

Skills

Essential

• Basic awareness of IT and IT skills

Other

Essential

• To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values
• To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
• Flexible attitude and approach to work setting
• Creative and innovative
• Positive attitude to collaborative teamwork
• Able to travel between sites
• Participate in peer supervision and or receives supervision from more experienced psychological practitioner
• Keep up to date client records in agreed and appropriate formats and disseminates clinical information appropriately

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Petersfield Centre

Harold hill

Romford

RM3 9PH

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