CAMHS Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Trainee

NHS; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health service provider is seeking a CAMHS Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Trainee. The role involves training in delivering therapies for young people with mental health difficulties, requiring a core professional qualification. This position promotes career development and is based in a supportive team environment across various locations in Sussex.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for career development

Making a difference to patients' lives

Qualifications

• Experience working in a service for moderate to severe mental health problems.
• Demonstrable experience of working with young people and families within mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based therapies for OCD, anxiety, depression and PTSD.
• Manage own caseload and time effectively.

Skills

Working with young people

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

High standards in written communication

Education

Core professional qualification (Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work)

Job description

CAMHS Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Trainee

Are you a CAMHS clinician wanting to train as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist within a supportive team? This is an exciting opportunity to learn how to deliver much-needed evidence-based therapies for OCD, anxiety, depression and PTSD. The role may be based in West Sussex, East Sussex or Brighton.

Please note that in your application, you should state your first and second preference in terms of team location. If you do not have a BABCP-recognised Core Profession, you must have completed a self-statement for KSA criterion 4 before interview.

If you have undertaken low-intensity CBT training, you must have at least 2 years' experience between the exam board of your previous training and the start date of any high-intensity training.

Main duties of the job

You will need a demonstrable background in working within CAMHS or related services with young people with mental health difficulties and a good understanding of the basics of CBT formulation and treatment.

You will also need a core profession qualification as specified by the BABCP or a demonstrable equivalent of this level of training.

We require those without core professional qualifications to submit their completed KSA Criterion 4 at the time of interview, and their full KSA prior to course commencement.

About us

We're looking for people who share our values to help us provide high quality care to the patients, carers, families and local communities we serve.

We offer:

• A supportive team environment
• Opportunities for career development and further training
• A chance to make a difference to the lives of patients, carers and families

Job responsibilities

The course will require travel to either KCL's site in south London, or Reading University, potentially with some overnight stays required during blocks of teaching.

As this is a training position, please be aware that this is a dual application process where you must be employed in an NHS Psychological Therapies Training funded job to also receive a place on the course, and vice-versa.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• A recorded/registered qualification such as mental health nursing, occupational therapy or social work, as recognised by the BABCP as a core professional qualification
• Experience working in a service for moderate to severe mental health problems

Knowledge/Experience

• Demonstrable experience of working with young people and families within mental health services
• Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
• Ability to manage own caseload and time
• Demonstrates high standards in written communication
• Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.