Band 7 CBT Therapist / Clinical or Counselling Psychologist

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking a dedicated Band 7 CBT Therapist or Clinical/Counselling Psychologist. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a committed multidisciplinary team, focusing on young people and adults at risk of psychosis. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality psychological assessments and interventions, contributing to the overall well-being of service users. Join a forward-thinking organization that values professional development and collaboration, making a real difference in the lives of individuals in the community. If you're passionate about mental health and eager to grow in your career, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in psychological therapy required.
• Post accreditation training in specialized areas preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely access to psychological interventions for at-risk individuals.
• Conduct robust assessments and formulate service user needs.

Skills

CBT therapy

Psychological assessment

Evidence-based interventions

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Professional qualification in psychological therapy

Clinical/Counselling Psychology Doctorate

Job description

Band 7 CBT Therapist / Clinical or Counselling Psychologist

Band 7

Main area: Psychological Therapist for ARMS (At Risk Mental State) Service
Grade: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 364-A-8555

Site: Sankey House
Town: Pitsea
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 12/01/2025 23:59

About Us

EPUT provides community health, mental health and learning disability services to support more than 3.2 million people living across Bedfordshire, Essex and Suffolk.

• We are among the largest employers in the East of England region, with more than 10,000 staff working across more than 200 sites.

EPUT was formed on 1 April 2017 following the merger of North Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (NEP) and South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT).

Job overview

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for either an experienced or newly qualified CBT Therapist or Newly Qualified Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical or Counselling) to enjoy a variety of clinical work and professional development opportunities in the South West Essex ARMS (At Risk Mental State) Team.

ARMS services work specifically with young people and adults aged 14-35 considered to be at risk of experiencing psychosis. The South West Essex ARMS service is a friendly and committed multidisciplinary team working in the community of South West Essex. The team offers initial CAARMS assessments and person-centred psychosocial interventions aimed at reducing distress, improving social and occupational functioning, and preventing the development of more severe mental health difficulties.

Main duties of the job

The post holder would be responsible for providing timely access to psychological interventions for individuals who are at risk of developing psychosis. The psychological therapists in the team work autonomously within professional guidelines to provide a high quality specialist psychology service to service users, their families, and other professionals/services involved in their care.

• To be responsible for robust assessment and formulation of a service user’s psychological needs.
• To offer highly skilled care-planning in response to the formulation.
• To ensure that effective, tailored, evidence based psychological assessments and interventions are delivered.
• To work in collaboration with colleagues, teams and other services.
• To contribute to the management of referrals and attend MDT meetings.

Person specification

Education/Qualification

• Professional qualification in psychological therapy from an accredited course e.g. CBT diploma, accredited by BABCP professional body OR Clinical/Counselling Psychology Doctorate. HCPC Registered.
• Post accreditation training in additional specialised areas of psychological practice e.g. CBTp, EMDR, DBT or other.

Experience

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings.
• Experience of working as a qualified psychological therapist for a minimum of two years.
• Experience of working with individuals at risk of developing psychosis or who have experienced psychosis.

Important

Applications for Job Share are positively welcomed. Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services.

The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment.

Come and work at EPUT and make a difference in people’s lives.