CBT Recruit to Train Post (Trainee)

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Hindley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health provider in Hindley is looking for a professional to train as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) practitioner. This full-time position includes a funded Postgraduate Diploma and involves delivering CBT interventions for children and young people experiencing anxiety and depression. Candidates must be enthusiastic and committed with a desire to work under supervision in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and committed to train as a CBT practitioner.
• Willingness to learn through supervision and practice.
• Experience in providing CBT for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver CBT evidence-based interventions.
• Work under supervision to gain practical experience.
• Support children and young people with mild to moderate mental health problems.

Skills

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Clinical practice

Supervision

Education

Postgraduate Diploma

Job description

Overview

Wigan MHST is excited to offer a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed professional to train as a CBT practitioner.

This 12-month full time training post combines training with clinical practice and weekly supervision on a fully funded Postgraduate Diploma course.

Once qualified you will be supported to deliver some element of Cognitive Behaviour therapy as part of your role where this fits with service requirements. During training, the post-holder will work under the supervision of their employing NHS Trust to gain experience in providing one to one CBT evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health problems in educational settings (principally anxiety and depression).

About the Trust

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations. We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

About Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester is one of the world\'s most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options. Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity. Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.