CBT Psychotherapist

Kent PLC; Brompton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Brompton is seeking a qualified CBT Psychotherapist to join their Early Intervention in Psychosis service. The role involves delivering high-quality CBT and family interventions to individuals aged 14+ experiencing their first episode of psychosis. Candidates must have a postgraduate qualification in CBT and some experience in mental health. The position supports professional development and teamwork within a committed multi-disciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified or soon-to-be qualified CBT Psychotherapist.
• Experience in providing CBT and family interventions for mental health.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide CBT and psychological interventions to people with a first episode of psychosis.
• Conduct high-quality assessments and deliver evidence-based interventions.
• Collaborate effectively with the MDT for service development.

Skills

Experience working with people with mental health problems

Postgraduate Qualification in CBT

BABCP registration

Job description

Are you a qualified or soon-to-be qualified CBT Psychotherapist looking for a new challenge in a supportive work environment? We are looking for a CBT Psychotherapist to join our Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIPS) service, based in Medway. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team as it continues to offer evidence-based interventions. In this role, you will be responsible for providing high-quality CBT and family interventions to people aged 14+ with a first episode of psychosis. You will also be involved in case consultation and collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT). As a CBT Psychotherapist with Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, you will have plenty of support and opportunities to develop your own practice, whilst providing excellent care to people with psychosis and their families.

Responsibilities

• Provide CBT and other psychological interventions (e.g., substance misuse and family interventions) to people with a first episode of psychosis.
• Conduct high-quality assessments and deliver evidence-based interventions.
• Collaborate effectively with the MDT to strengthen the team's therapeutic capacity.
• Contribute to service development and participate in research and evaluation activities.

Qualifications & Requirements

You must hold a postgraduate Qualification in CBT, BABCP registration and have experience working with people with mental health problems. We welcome your application if you are awaiting your registration and are keen to develop your skills and further training in psychosis.

About Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

We are the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway. Our teams support adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Because we cover the whole county and both hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the 1.8 million people of Kent and Medway. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 in the community each year.

Our Vision

Our vision is simple: We are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. And everything we do is guided by our values caring, inclusive, curious and confident. Join us - if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's doing well together.