Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

NHS 24; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

NHS 24 is recruiting a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to join the enhanced psychology pathway in Glasgow. The role delivers digitally enabled, evidence-based CBT to adults with mild to moderate mental health or physical health difficulties, primarily via telephone, with future video/group options.

You will manage a personal caseload, conduct assessments and formulations, and deliver structured CBT interventions, while maintaining records and contributing to service development and evaluation

Qualifications

• Hold a postgraduate qualification in CBT and demonstrate the professional knowledge and competencies required to practise as a CBT Therapist.
• Experience of assessing and treating a range of mental health presentations using evidence-based CBT.
• Ability to deliver psycho-educational materials to patients and other healthcare staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based CBT interventions appropriate to patients’ needs and presentations.
• Undertake psychological assessment and CBT formulation.
• Monitor and evaluate treatment outcomes using appropriate measures.
• Maintain clinical records and documentation in line with requirements.

Skills

CBT practice

Assessment & formulation

Remote delivery

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Job description

The successful candidate will join the enhanced psychology pathway within NHS 24's Psychological Services, delivering digitally enabled, evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to adults experiencing mild to moderate mental health or physical health difficulties. This primarily involves individual clinical work via telephone, with potential future opportunities for video-enabled and group interventions.

The role includes managing a personal caseload, undertaking assessment and formulation, and delivering structured CBT interventions in accordance with evidence-based practice. The post holder will maintain appropriate clinical records, monitor and evaluate treatment outcomes, and work collaboratively with clinical psychology colleagues and other health professionals. You will contribute to training, supervision, service delivery and evaluation activities to support the ongoing development of psychological therapy provision within NHS 24.

Key ResponsibilitiesProvide evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy interventions appropriate to patients’ assessed needs and clinical presentations.Undertake psychological assessment and CBT formulation, identifying relevant predisposing, precipitating and maintaining factors associated with patients’ presenting difficulties.Evaluate therapeutic interventions and monitor change throughout treatment, including changes in behaviour, cognition, emotional wellbeing and psychological symptoms, using appropriate clinical outcome measures.Maintain a high level of proficiency in the use of relevant psychological assessment tools, outcome measures and CBT protocols, applying these appropriately within clinical case management.Communicate formulations, treatment plans and psychological understanding clearly and sensitively to patients, referrers and other health professionals involved in the patient’s care.Maintain appropriate clinical records and documentation in accordance with professional and organisational requirements.Successful Applicant will:Hold an appropriate postgraduate qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and demonstrate the professional knowledge and competencies required to practise as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist.Demonstrate experience of assessing and treating a range of mental health presentations using evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, including mild to moderate presentations.Demonstrate competence in assessment, formulation, treatment planning, delivery and evaluation of CBT interventions.Show willingness and competence to effectively deliver psycho-educational materials to patients, other healthcare staff and third-sector colleagues.Experience of delivering psychological therapies digitally and providing treatment appointments remotely via telephone or Near Me would be advantageous.

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

Company: NHS 24 Salary: £43,231 to £52,679 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Glasgow, G51 4EB Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 28 Oct 2026 Closing date: 11 Nov 2026

Summary

This Role: CBT Therapist

The successful candidate will join the enhanced psychology pathway within NHS 24's Psychological Services, delivering digitally enabled, evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to adults experiencing mild to moderate mental health or physical health difficulties. This primarily involves individual clinical work via telephone, with potential future opportunities for video-enabled and group interventions.

The role includes managing a personal caseload, undertaking assessment and formulation, and delivering structured CBT interventions in accordance with evidence-based practice. The post holder will maintain appropriate clinical records, monitor and evaluate treatment outcomes, and work collaboratively with clinical psychology colleagues and other health professionals. You will contribute to training, supervision, service delivery and evaluation activities to support the ongoing development of psychological therapy provision within NHS 24.

Essential requirements

Key ResponsibilitiesProvide evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy interventions appropriate to patients’ assessed needs and clinical presentations.Undertake psychological assessment and CBT formulation, identifying relevant predisposing, precipitating and maintaining factors associated with patients’ presenting difficulties.Evaluate therapeutic interventions and monitor change throughout treatment, including changes in behaviour, cognition, emotional wellbeing and psychological symptoms, using appropriate clinical outcome measures.Maintain a high level of proficiency in the use of relevant psychological assessment tools, outcome measures and CBT protocols, applying these appropriately within clinical case management.Communicate formulations, treatment plans and psychological understanding clearly and sensitively to patients, referrers and other health professionals involved in the patient’s care.Maintain appropriate clinical records and documentation in accordance with professional and organisational requirements.Successful Applicant will:Hold an appropriate postgraduate qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and demonstrate the professional knowledge and competencies required to practise as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist.Demonstrate experience of assessing and treating a range of mental health presentations using evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, including mild to moderate presentations.Demonstrate competence in assessment, formulation, treatment planning, delivery and evaluation of CBT interventions.Show willingness and competence to effectively deliver psycho-educational materials to patients, other healthcare staff and third-sector colleagues.Experience of delivering psychological therapies digitally and providing treatment appointments remotely via telephone or Near Me would be advantageous.

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