CBT Therapist

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Kettering is seeking a Part-time CBT Practitioner (Band 7) for the ARMS service, 0.64 WTE across Northamptonshire. The post focuses on psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based CBT with young people at risk of psychosis.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, receive supervision, and participate in CPD opportunities while contributing to clinically meaningful outcomes.

Qualifications

• BABCP-approved CBT training or psychology qualification required.
• Registration with BABCP or appropriate professional registration.
• Training in other psychological approaches advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment, formulation and interventions within the ARMS team.
• Lead assessment using CAARMS and other psychometric tools.
• Deliver CBT and family work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with CAMHS, primary and secondary care to develop services.

Skills

CBT therapy

Psychological assessment

Collaboration with teams

Communication skills

Education

BABCP approved CBT training or Clinical/Counselling Psychology qualification

RMN or OT qualification

Tools

CAARMS

Psychometric tools

Job description

Main area CBT Practitioner Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 24 hours per week (Flexible) Job ref 270-TH406-MH

Site Carey block Town Kettering Salary £47,810 - £54,710 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 15/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 05/11/2026

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the clinical service for 14-35 year olds experiencing signs of being at risk for psychosis (the At-Risk Mental State [ARMS service]). This 0.64 WTE post is based across Northamptonshire, and is part of the wider Early Intervention in Psychosis service.

As a specialist mental health service, the ARMS service is committed to providing NICE-recommended interventions which include comprehensive assessment and psychological interventions for attenuated psychosis or co-existing mental health problems (e.g. depression, anxiety, emerging personality disorder, substance misuse). These activities are often supported with family interventions, care coordination, and community support. Psychological therapies are an integral part of the ARMS multi-disciplinary team.

Key responsibilities would include supporting the team in developing psychological formulation for treatment planning; leading assessment using psychometric tools such as Comprehensive Assessment of At Risk Mental States (CAARMS, training provided); and delivering evidence-based individual psychological therapy (e.g. CBT) and family work.

Regular supervision will be provided by the Principal Clinical Psychologist and ARMS clinical lead, and further support from the Adult Mental Health Psychology manager. There are frequent training and CPD opportunities within the field of Early Intervention, with active regional and national networks and forums.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking individuals that strive to innovate and want to make a real difference through the work they do. We are looking for a CBT therapist, ideally with some specialist clinical experience of working with symptoms of psychosis, as well as experience in working with complex clinical presentations. Main responsibilities are to provide psychological assessment, formulation and interventions within the ARMS team, as well as to offer consultation and support to colleagues.

Equally important is the ability to develop innovative practice and play a key role in a developing service. You would need to work closely with partners in CAMHS, primary and secondary care. This will require you to exercise collaborative leadership skills within the Team and to promote the service externally. You will contribute to developing and monitoring the clinical outcomes and impact of the service and will have a flexible approach to changing patterns of service delivery as needed.

Working for our organisation

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust was rated as “Outstanding” by CQC and is a great place to work. We are proud of the Psychology provision within the Trust, and feedback has consistently been that we have a well-developed Psychology network in the Trust which offers a strong sense of professional identity, support and strategic influence. Psychology and psychological approaches are highly valued in the Trust, and Psychologists have the opportunity to shape clinical and organisational strategy as well as provide clinical services. We believe that supporting and involving our staff means that they enjoy their work more, and that our clinical services are better as a result.

There are a significant number of psychologists employed within the Trust working across different specialties and there are excellent opportunities for professional development through regular monthly psychology meetings and active peer supervision networks. The Trust enjoys good links with both Oxford and Leicester Doctoral training courses.

Northamptonshire is a pleasant area with a mix of rural and urban locations and is within easy distance of other key locations in the Midlands with excellent rail and road links.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the ‘About You’ Section of the document.

Qualifications

• BABCP approved training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or professional qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology in which CBT was a core component
• Other professional qualification (RMN or OT)
• Training in other psychological therapeutic approaches

Professional Registration

• HCPC registration and eligibility for BABCP accreditation

Experience

• Provide an example of using CBT with a person/people with symptoms of psychosis or symptoms indicative of elevated risk of psychosis
• Provide an example of specialist assessment of at-risk mental states

Additional Experience

• Provide an example of specialist assessment of at-risk mental states

Further Additioanl Experience

• Provide an example of using CBT with young people

We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

All roles are subject to the home office immigration rules and therefore eligibility must meet certain requirements for any sponsorship to be considered. Please visit the government website for more information regarding eligibility,

At NHFT we support many of our colleagues to work flexibly and we will consider requests for flexible working from day one. For this role, we are open to discussing a range of options including flexible hours, agile/home working, compressed hours and part time hours. Please have a conversation with the recruiting manager about the flexibility you need and we will promise to explore what is possible with you.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

All posts that are engaged in a regulated activity will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a DBS re-check on a three yearly basis whilst employed in such a role. Staff employed in these posts will therefore be asked to register with the DBS Automatic Update Service upon receipt of their DBS certificate and must update yearly , the annual fee will be reimbursed subject to Trust policy. For further information please visit: DBS Update Service: applicant guide - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please note if a DBS is applicable for the position then a charge will be deducted from your first salary.

Please note that all new starters to the trustare subject to a probationary period.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.