CBT Therapist /Psychological Therapist

NSFT Jobs; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

NSFT’s Therapeutic Interventions for Distressing unusual Experiences Service (TIDES) invites applications for a part-time psychological therapist to cover a 12-month secondment in Norwich. The role allows flexible working between Norwich, Great Yarmouth, Kings Lynn and home, with a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

You will deliver evidence-based interventions to young people aged 14–35 at risk of psychosis, provide supervision and consultancy, and contribute to MDTs and CPA reviews, within a

Qualifications

• Qualified CBT or psychological therapist with NHS/mental health experience.
• Experience working with young people (adolescents and young adults).
• Ability to provide supervision and consultancy within a MDT setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions to young people aged 14–35 at risk of psychosis.
• Provide supervision and consultancy to other mental health professionals within the team.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to provide psychological containment and support.
• Attend MDT meetings and CPA reviews and contribute to service development.

Skills

CBT therapy

Clinical psychology

Team collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a relatively new team and growing service, which aims to help young people at risk of developing psychosis who are experiencing an at-risk mental state. The Therapeutic Interventions for Distressing unusual Experiences Service (TIDES) is a team working therapeutically with young people across Norfolk & Waveney.

We are seeking a CBT therapist or psychological therapist to join the existing team on a part time basis. This role will be covering a secondment for a period of 12 months. Your base will be Norwich, however, you would be expected to work flexibly between bases in Norwich, Great Yarmouth, Kings Lynn, and home.

We are a well resourced team currently made up of a clinical psychologist, a systemic family therapist, cognitive behavioural therapists, mental health practitioners, support workers, and a vocational worker, all of whom are from a variety of professional backgrounds. Our team will be offering young people evidence-based interventions such as psychoeducational work, individual CBT, and family therapeutic work aimed at helping our young people and their families to manage their unusual experiences. TIDES practitioners work with small manageable caseloads and hold an integrated approach to the care we provide. When you join us, you can expect a thorough induction and ongoing support.

Phone calls, teams calls, or visits to meet the team and manager are welcomed and encouraged.

In this role you will be responsible for providing a high-quality service to young people between the age of 14 and 35 years who are at at risk of developing psychosis and who are experiencing an at‑risk mental state through early intervention and offering the right support at the right time.

You will use your clinical skills and experience for direct delivery of evidence-based psychological interventions. You will provide supervision and consultancy to other mental health professionals within the team and to network colleagues. You will work alongside the psychological therapies team to provide psychological containment, advice and support to the broader team and wider network. You will attend and contribute within regular meetings, such as MDT meetings and CPA reviews.

Please See Attached Job Description For Further Information.

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us?

We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with a leadership team who will ensure you are cared for and supported in your role.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk?

The people here are warm and welcoming, you’ll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We’re an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schools, and affordable house prices too.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Georgina Berger Job title: Clinical psychologist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01603 671941
André Bolster, Principal Clinical Psychologist ([e-mail])