Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist - Mindplace Brighton

Bupa UK; Brighton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bupa benefits

Job summary

Bupa UK is seeking a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist to work face-to-face in Brighton. This permanent, part-time role requires a minimum of two days per week with five appointments per day across weekdays. You will deliver CBT, assessments and formulations, and work within a multidisciplinary team to optimise patient care.

The role offers competitive pay and extensive Bupa benefits, with flexible delivery models including in-person, telephone or video sessions as required.

Qualifications

• Full BABCP accreditation is required.
• Post-Graduate Diploma in CBT (BABCP accredited) is essential.
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience delivering high intensity CBT.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality CBT or brief interventions with strong outcomes.
• Deliver assessments and formulations to guide evidence-based care.
• Offer face-to-face, telephone or video sessions per client preference.
• Adhere to case-management processes with leads and therapy team.
• Respect sessional limits per private medical insurance budget.
• Provide signposting or onward referrals as needed.
• Offer wellbeing support and coaching when required.
• Conduct one-off assessments and referrals when required.
• Deliver group psychoeducation and remote presentations as appropriate.
• Work autonomously within professional guidelines and Bupa frameworks.
• Attend regular clinical supervision, individually and in groups.
• Collaborate with operations and clinical team to improve experiences.

Skills

BABCP accreditation

High intensity CBT experience

Education

Post-Graduate Diploma in CBT (BABCP accredited)

Job description

Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist - Face to Face

Mindplace Brighton, Project House, Princess House, Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3XB

Permanent. Part-time hours available (Minimum of 2 days per week*)

• Based on full-time hours, as this role is part-time, the salary will be pro‑ra­ta

Salary

Competitive salary ** plus excellent Bupa benefits

Session Requirements

• Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm
• 5 appointments per day

We are looking for someone to work part‑time, a minimum of 2 days per week on any days across the week.

Each day will include 5 appointments

We Make Health Happen

As an employee at Bupa, our patients will be your top priority. With no shareholders, we reinvest our profits back into our business to give you the extra time and technology you need to make a difference to our patients every day.

You’ll Help Us Make Health Happen By

The Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist will provide high quality, safe and effective Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy.

The Role Will Involve The Following

• To provide high-quality Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or low‑level brief interventions which demonstrates excellent clinical outcomes.
• To deliver comprehensive assessments and formulations that drive evidence‑based intervention. To ensure a thorough assessment determines the most appropriate pathway of care and support for the client.
• To provide different models of service delivery including face‑to‑face, telephone or video consultations, depending on client preference.
• To adhere to Bupa’s case management processes and work collaboratively with the Clinical Leads and wider therapy team.
• To adhere to sessional limits depending on the client’s monetary allowance as determined by their Private Medical Insurance, whilst working towards therapeutic recovery goals.
• To provide signposting or onwards referral as and when required.
• To provide ad‑hoc or one‑off wellbeing support and coaching as and when required.
• To provide one‑off assessments and referral recommendations, when required.
• To work at a client level to provide group psychoeducation, raising awareness of mental health and wellbeing, promotion of mental wellbeing guidance via remote presentation, workshop events and training as and when required.
• To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of Bupa’s service policies and procedures.
• To attend regular clinical supervision, both individually and group based, to support clinical practice, in line with BUPA and professional body guidelines.
• To work with the operational and clinical team to identify ways to improve client and employee experiences.

Essential

Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role

• Full Accreditation with British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).
• Holds a Post‑Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT/High Intensity) which is BABCP accredited.
• At least 2 years’ post‑qualification experience providing high intensity CBT interventions, working with clients who have a range of presentations.

DESIRABLE

• Training and accreditation in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological treatment, such as EMDR.
• Corporate experience and business understanding.
• Excellent leadership and management skills.

Key Skills & Experience

• IT Skills including proficient on Microsoft Systems as well as electronic medical record systems.
• Ability to evaluate, plan and prioritise workload within demanding time scales.
• Proven experience of customer service and client liaison.
• Excellent application of clinical knowledge.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong professional and personal drive.
• Enthusiastic, self‑motivated, and self‑sufficient.
• Ability to respond rapidly and decisively.
• Excellent team player.
• Strong problem‑solving capability.
• Experience of managing own caseload, working towards individual targets and outcomes.
• Maintaining time boundaries and efficient diary management working towards utilisation targets.