Band 7 High Intensity Therapist - Wiltshire Talking Therapies

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; Devizes; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wiltshire Talking Therapies Service is seeking a qualified High Intensity Therapist to deliver psychological therapy for anxiety and depression. This role includes providing assessments, therapy, and supervision in a supportive environment focused on professional development, with opportunities for remote work.

Qualifications

• Hold NHS Talking Therapies High Intensity CBT Postgraduate Diploma.
• Accredited with the BABCP.
• Experienced in psychological assessment and therapy for anxiety and depression.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological therapy for anxiety and depression.
• Conduct professional and clinical supervision to team members.
• Participate in continuous professional development opportunities.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Therapy provision

Clinical supervision

Education

High Intensity CBT Postgraduate Diploma

Accredited with BABCP

Job description

Job overview

The Wiltshire Talking Therapies Service is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and qualified High Intensity Therapist to join our dynamic and expanding service to help manage the increasing demand for Step 3 CBT.

We currently operate a hybrid working arrangement, where you will be based in Devizes or Salisbury, combined with opportunities for remote working from home.

You will enjoy the benefits of working in AWP, an NHS Trust that is committed to developing highly skilled workforce and actively encourages professional development opportunities. You will be encouraged and supported to participate in additional training and development activities.

Main duties of the job

You will provide a qualified specialist psychological therapy service for anxiety and depression to clients from the NHS Talking Therapies service. This involves providing specialist psychological assessment and therapy, using the therapy model specified by the NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression Manual.

You will also provide professional and clinical supervision to other members of the team.

You will need to hold the NHS Talking Therapies High Intensity CBT Postgraduate Diploma and be accredited with the BABCP.

You will be joining the service at an exciting time with expansion across all areas which will open up excellent development opportunities.

You will receive regular supervision and an extensive programme of CPD opportunities to ensure your continued learning and development.

We are a friendly and supportive team with a strong focus on staff wellbeing. We offer the opportunity for staff to get involved in specialist areas of interest as a “champion”. Current topics covered include support for younger people, equality, diversity & inclusion, service user involvement, wellbeing, veterans and several others.