Associate Therapist - High Intensity CBT / EMDR / MBT (Accredited)

The Cellar Trust; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cellar Trust is seeking an Associate Therapist to deliver high-intensity therapies across Bradford District. You will provide 1:1 sessions using HI-CBT, EMDR, or MBT for adults with complex needs, in a role requiring evening hours and occasional remote work.

Sessions occur across Bradford and Craven with possible face-to-face delivery in Shipley/Keighley locations, or remotely, or a mix. Accreditation in HI-CBT/BABCP and MBT training are essential for eligibility.

Qualifications

• Essential postgraduate training in High Intensity CBT with BABCP accreditation or pending accreditation.
• UKCP-registered or eligible psychotherapist with MBT training under MBT adherence framework.
• Current registration with a relevant professional body.
• Experience in High Intensity CBT, EMDR, or MBT with adults.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, ethical psychological therapy within service pathways.
• Provide structured High Intensity CBT, EMDR, or MBT interventions.
• Operate within triage-informed, time-limited therapy framework.
• Identify and respond to risk and safeguarding concerns per policy.
• Maintain clear boundaries and manage clinical risk.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, referrers, and external professionals.
• Attend monthly clinical supervision and required MBT/EMDT supervision.
• Contribute to service development, audits, and quality improvement.
• Accurately complete outcome measures and collect client feedback.
• Maintain timely, confidential electronic case records.

Skills

High Intensity CBT

EMDR

MBT

BABCP accreditation

UKCP registered

Risk assessment

Communication

Caseload management

Electronic records

Clinical supervision

Education

Postgraduate training in High Intensity CBT

BABCP accreditation

UKCP-registered

MBT Practitioner training

Job description

Associate Therapist - High Intensity CBT / EMDR / MBT (Accredited)

LOCATION:Sessions across Bradford District and Craven. Evening sessions may be delivered face to face at Shipley or Keighley, remotely, or through a mixture of both. Daytime sessions may also be available.

SALARY:£35 per sessional hour

HOURS: Variable including regular evening hours (to be agreed)

ACCOUNTABLE TO:Service Manager / Clinical Lead

Purpose of the Job:

The Associate Therapist will deliver short-term, evidence-based psychological therapies (typically 6–12 sessions) within Trust Therapies, specifically using High Intensity CBT, EMDR, or MBT approaches. The role focuses on working with clients presenting with complex and specialist psychological needs, within defined clinical pathways and governance structures.

Therapists will provide 1:1 therapy to clients presenting with:

• Complex trauma and emotional dysregulation
• Long-term physical health conditions and associated psychological distress
• Complex bereavement and grief
• Relational difficulties where appropriate to High Intensity CBT, EMDR, or MBT models

Therapeutic work must remain consistent with the therapist’s accredited modality, agreed scope of practice, and Trust Therapies’ clinical pathways.

Regular evening hours are a key requirement of this role, with the pattern of availability to be agreed. Evening sessions may be delivered face to face at Shipley or Keighley, remotely, or through a mixture of both. Associates who also have daytime availability may be offered daytime work where this meets service need.

Main Duties:

• Deliver a safe, ethical, and high-quality psychological therapy service in line with Trust Therapies policies and procedures.
• Provide structured, evidence-based interventions using High Intensity CBT, EMDR, or MBT, adapting the approach to client need while remaining within model fidelity.
• Work within a triage-informed, time-limited therapy framework aligned with service pathways.
• Identify, assess, and respond appropriately to risk and safeguarding concerns, in accordance with The Cellar Trust safeguarding policies.
• Maintain clear therapeutic boundaries and manage clinical risk appropriately.
• Work in an inclusive, non-judgemental manner, taking account of cultural, social, and contextual factors.
• Communicate effectively with internal colleagues, referrers, and external health and social care professionals, contributing to integrated care pathways.
• Attend monthly clinical supervision and any additional specialist supervision required for High Intensity CBT, EMDR, or MBT practice.
• Contribute to service development, audit, and quality improvement activity.
• Accurately complete outcome measures (e.g. DIALOG, REQOL, GAD‑7, PHQ‑9) and collect client feedback as required.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential electronic case records in line with Trust Therapies requirements.

Provide regular evening availability, with sessions delivered face to face at Shipley or Keighley, remotely, or through a mixture of both, as agreed. Where the associate also has daytime availability, undertake daytime sessions when mutually agreed and in line with service need.

Values and Behaviours:

• The post-holder will:
• Actively promote a culture of respect, inclusion, and anti-discriminatory practice.
• Demonstrate belief in people’s capacity for change and recovery.
• Show commitment, professionalism, and integrity in all aspects of practice.
• Work collaboratively and contribute positively to team functioning.
• Demonstrate reflective practice and openness to learning and development.

Person Specification

Listed below are the knowledge, experience skills and values you’ll need to do this job, we will assess these through your application or through tests or interviews after shortlisting.

Knowledge / Qualification

Essential / Desirable

High Intensity CBT: Postgraduate training in High Intensity CBT with BABCP accreditation (or accreditation pending within agreed timescales)

MBT: UKCP‑registered (or eligible) psychotherapist with completed or in‑progress Anna Freud‑recognised MBT Practitioner training, working within the MBT adherence framework and receiving appropriate MBT supervision

Current registration with an appropriate professional body

Demonstrable knowledge of evidence-based practice within High Intensity CBT, EMDR, or MBT

Ongoing CPD directly relevant to High Intensity CBT, EMDR, or MBT practice

Sound understanding of safeguarding (children and adults) and risk management

Clear understanding of confidentiality, ethics, and professional boundaries

BACP membership or accreditation may be held alongside the above but is not sufficient on its own for High Intensity CBT or MBT practice.

Experience

Essential / Desirable

Experience delivering High Intensity CBT, EMDR, or MBT with adults presenting with moderate to complex mental health difficulties

Experience of working within a short-term, structured therapy model

Experience of working with trauma, emotional dysregulation, or long-term health-related distress

Experience working within NHS, third sector, or commissioned services

Skills

Essential / Desirable

Ability to deliver therapy within agreed treatment protocols while responding flexibly to client need

Strong assessment, formulation, and risk management skills

Effective communication with clients, colleagues, and external professionals

Ability to manage caseloads, documentation, and outcome data effectively

Competence using electronic record systems and digital platforms

Ability and commitment to provide regular evening therapy sessions, delivered face to face at Shipley or Keighley, remotely, or through a mixture of both. Additional daytime availability is welcomed but does not replace the evening requirement.

Values

Essential / Desirable

Commitment to professionalism, reliability, and ethical practice

Strong alignment with equality, diversity, and inclusion principles

Belief in recovery-oriented and evidence-based practice

Commitment to reflective practice and continuous improvement

This post is specifically for therapists accredited in High Intensity CBT, EMDR, or MBT. Applications from counsellors or practitioners outside these modalities will not be considered for this role.

Recruitment will remain open on a rolling basis until all posts are filled. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to assessment as required throughout the recruitment process.

Associate Therapist - High Intensity CBT / EMDR / MBT (Accredited)