Aspiring High-Intensity CBT Therapist (12mo)

Vita Health Group Ltd; Calderdale; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Vita Health Group in Calderdale is recruiting for Trainee High Intensity Therapists to join the March 2027 cohort with the University of Sheffield. The role combines clinical practice in Calderdale with university study in a hybrid format, delivering NICE-recommended High Intensity CBT to clients with common mental health disorders.

This fixed-term programme runs 12 months and includes weekly supervision from both university and workplace, with potential progression to a permanent post.

Qualifications

• Core Professional training or qualification, or able to demonstrate at interview that you meet the KSA requirements set by the BABCP.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent in a discipline connected to mental health (or ability to study at third year undergraduate degree level).
• Membership of the BABCP (from the time that the course commences).
• Availability to attend university as required – teaching will be conducted face to face.
• Experience of working in mental health services, including risk management.
• Willingness to travel, which may include overnight stays on occasion, as and when required.
• Evidence of foundation level or sustained CPD in CBT.
• Evidence of supervised CBT practice.
• Experience of working in Primary Care/Talking Therapies services.
• Worked in a service where agreed targets are in place demonstrating clinical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide High Intensity CBT interventions recommended by NICE to clients with moderate to severe common mental health disorders.
• Receive weekly supervision provided by both the university and the workplace.
• Complete the Postgraduate Diploma HIPI over 12 months.
• Attend university 2 days per week with hybrid teaching; work in clinics Calderdale in person.
• There may be opportunity to apply for a permanent post after training.

Skills

CBT knowledge

KSA BABCP

Risk management

Willingness to travel

Supervised CBT practice

Education

Undergraduate degree in mental health

BABCP membership

Tools

NHS Talking Therapies collaboration

University partnership tools

Job description

Vita Health Group in Calderdale is recruiting for Trainee High Intensity Therapists to join the March 2027 cohort with the University of Sheffield. The role combines clinical practice in Calderdale with university study in a hybrid format, delivering NICE-recommended High Intensity CBT to clients with common mental health disorders.

This fixed-term programme runs 12 months and includes weekly supervision from both university and workplace, with potential progression to a permanent post.