Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Hindley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health services provider in the UK is seeking a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to join their multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will provide therapy for individuals facing complex mental health challenges, contributing to both individual and group interventions. Current BABCP accreditation is essential. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and collaborative practices in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience providing CBT to clients with complex mental health needs.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide Cognitive Behavioural therapy assessments and interventions.
• Work in partnership with service users and colleagues.
• Participate in multi-professional meetings to share progress.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Complex relational needs

Supervision

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Current accreditation with the BABCP

Job description

Overview

GMMH Health and Wigan CAMHS are looking to recruit a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to work within the multi-disciplinary mental health team, which implements a stepped-care model of care to children and young people across the Wigan footprint. We are seeking an accredited CBT therapist to work within the wider mental health team alongside other psychological professionals.

The post holder will provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to individuals presenting with common mental health difficulties of varying complexity, for which CBT has been demonstrated to be clinically effective. They will work closely with other professionals and contribute to the wider formulation and understanding of presenting distress, including attending multi-professional meetings to share formulations, intervention plans and progress.

The post holder will need current accreditation with the BABCP and evidence of working with clients presenting with complex relational needs.

The post holder is primarily responsible for providing Cognitive Behavioural assessment, formulation and therapy to service users with complex mental health needs, and to provide services that meet the agreed service priorities consonant with practitioner experience and expertise.

In conjunction with other psychological therapists working within the service, the post holder will contribute as appropriate to the provision of individual and group CBT-based interventions.

This job description recognises the need to ensure appropriate supervision and professional development as a core theme. The post holder will demonstrate an attitude which respects and values service users and their carers. The post holder will embrace the core values of the organisation and adopt the principles of Recovery.

These principles will recognise the need to:

• Promote safe practice
• Value the aims of service users
• Work in partnership and offer meaningful choice
• Be optimistic about the possibilities of meaningful change
• Value social inclusion

About Greater Manchester Mental Health Foundation Trust

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff, delivering services from more than 122 locations. We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work, with a mix of countryside and vibrant urban areas. Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

How to apply / further details

For further details or informal visits contact:

Name: Julie Boardman
Job title: Psychological Therapy Lead
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]