CBT Therapist or Clinical/Counselling Psychologist & Step 3 Lead

South West London & St George's Mental Health NHS Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Clinical / Counselling Psychologist or BABCP-accredited CBT Therapist. The role involves clinical leadership, supervision, auditing, and performance reporting to enhance patient care. Applicants should have extensive CBT experience, ideally with knowledge of non-CBT treatments. A supportive and inclusive workplace is offered, along with flexible working and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career development

Diverse and inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in CBT and clinical leadership.
• Enthusiasm for the Talking Therapies programme.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and supervision.
• Lead clinical audits and performance reports.
• Ensure high-quality clinical services.
• Assist in improving patient access.
• Offer psychological assessments and treatment.
• Collaborate for continuous service improvement.

Skills

Clinical leadership

CBT therapy

Non-CBT treatments knowledge

Motivation

Education

Qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologist

BABCP accreditation

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Clinical / Counselling Psychologist or BABCP-accredited CBT Therapist with substantial CBT experience to offer clinical leadership and supervision to qualified Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, CBT Therapists, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs). The role includes leading on clinical audits and performance reports for the team. Experience and training in one of the non-CBT based treatment modalities (especially Behavioural Couples Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy or EMDR) will be an advantage.

About Wandsworth Talking Therapies

Wandsworth Talking Therapies offers evidence-based psychological treatments (e.g., CBT, IPT, DIT) to people with common mental health problems (depression, anxiety disorders and eating disorders) within a stepped-care model. The service is professionally managed by a Consultant Psychologist and operationally managed by a Service Manager. The clinical team includes qualified Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, High Intensity CBT Practitioners, and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners who provide evidence-based psychological interventions in line with NICE guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to the clinical team, including caseload monitoring and support for clinicians.
• Lead on clinical audits and produce performance reports for the team.
• Work with the Senior Management Team to ensure high-quality clinical services and alignment with national targets (e.g., DNA policy, session limits, treatment waiting times).
• Assist in improving patient access at Step 1-3 and promote adherence to service guidelines.
• Offer psychological assessments and individual treatment at Step 3 as part of clinical work.
• Collaborate with the SMT to maintain service quality and drive continuous service improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologist, or BABCP-accredited CBT Therapist with substantial CBT experience.
• Experience in clinical leadership, supervision, and working within a Talking Therapies service.
• Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the Talking Therapies programme; ability to motivate others.
• Experience or training in non-CBT treatments (e.g., Behavioural Couples Therapy, IPT, EMDR) is advantageous.

What we offer and our values

We are proud to belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust. We have expert services, a rich history and a commitment to providing the best quality care. The Care Quality Commission rates our services as good, and we aspire to outstanding. We are transforming to support our mission of Making Life Better Together, with new facilities and future developments funded to 2027.

Working environment and inclusivity

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti-racist. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to enrich our work, and we co-produce with local communities in all we do.

Benefits and opportunities

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to create a positive, welcoming environment where people and their careers can thrive.

How to apply

Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.