CBT Therapist

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Chichester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in England is seeking a BABCP-accredited CBT Therapist to deliver Step 3 interventions for adults experiencing anxiety and depression. You will assess clients, formulate therapy programs, and maintain strong links with community stakeholders. The role offers professional development, a supportive environment, and a commitment to staff well-being in vibrant South Coast towns.

Benefits

Excellent professional development opportunities

Career advancement prospects

Regular support and supervision

Engagement in social activities

Qualifications

• Experience in providing CBT for moderate to severe mental illness.
• Familiarity with IAPTUS database for data collection.
• Ability to work in community-based settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide Step 3 CBT interventions in various settings.
• Assess client suitability for treatment.
• Conduct risk assessments and formulate therapy programs.

Skills

CBT interventions

Risk assessment

Patient confidentiality

Education

BABCP accreditation

Job description

At NHS West Sussex Talking Therapies, we are seeking a BABCP-accredited CBT Therapist to join our team. In this role, you will help us build on our success by working with adults experiencing anxiety disorders and depression within a primary care setting. Our service offers comprehensive support from management and clinical leads, surrounded by a friendly, highly competent, and supportive workforce.

We have developed a model and culture that prioritize staff happiness and clinical excellence. As one of the top-performing services nationally, we lead in providing NICE-recommended psychological therapies, focusing on innovation and collaborative working within our Core Service and Long-term Conditions Service.

We offer:

• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Career advancement prospects
• A dedicated, professional, and friendly team environment
• Regular support, supervision, and CPD opportunities
• Engagement in interesting and social activities led by a Wellbeing lead in each locality

Main duties of the job

• Provide Step 3 CBT interventions face-to-face, digitally, and in group settings for patients with moderate to severe mental illness
• Accept referrals via established protocols within the service
• Assess clients for treatment suitability within West Sussex Talking Therapies and specifically for Step 3 Psychological Therapy
• Decide on the suitability of new referrals, adhering to referral protocols, and refer clients to appropriate services or back to referral agents as needed, considering risk management
• Conduct risk assessments and take appropriate actions, including patient confidentiality breaches when necessary by legislation
• Formulate, implement, and evaluate therapy programs for clients

Our vision is to deliver excellent community-centered care. We value our staff highly, offering clear career pathways, wellbeing support, diversity recognition, and leadership development to ensure the best patient care now and in the future. NHS West Sussex Talking Therapies maintains strong links with psychologists across the Trust and community stakeholders in primary and secondary care. All staff uphold the ethos of patient-centered service delivery and promote mental wellbeing and emotional resilience. We utilize the IAPTUS database for accurate data collection and record keeping. Our team works across community bases and health centers with excellent transport links, located in vibrant South Coast towns near the sea.