Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

NHS Highland; Oban; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join NHS Highland as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, where you'll deliver evidence-based treatments for individuals experiencing mild to moderate psychological disorders. This role offers professional growth, a collaborative environment, and the chance to enhance well-being in a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development and supervision

Supportive multidisciplinary team environment

Potential for flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Qualified to diploma level in CBT, working towards BABCP accreditation.
• Experience in mental health and delivering psychological therapies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver group and individual CBT interventions.
• Manage a specialist caseload autonomously.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in Argyll and Bute.

Skills

Clinical assessment and intervention skills

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Motivational interviewing

Acceptance therapy

Education

Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Relevant masters degree

Job description

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Join our multidisciplinary team as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to deliver evidence-based treatments for individuals with mild to moderate psychological disorders. This role involves providing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and other psychological therapies, working closely with the Living Well programme and unpaid carer services across Argyll and Bute.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver individual and group interventions.
• Manage a specialist caseload autonomously.
• Collaborate with the Living Well team and services for unpaid carers in Argyll & Bute
• Support training and management of clients and carers through motivational interviewing, behaviour change, acceptance therapy, and other psychological therapies.
• Enhance wellbeing and resilience amongst staff members and clients.

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified to at least Diploma level in Cognitive behaviour therapy and accredited with or working towards accreditation with the BABCP.
• Relevant masters degree (post holder can be from different professional backgrounds – nursing, psychology, Occupational therapy, Social work)
• Extensive working experience in the field of Mental health and specialist population and relevant clinical experience
• Proven experience in delivering CBT and other psychological therapies.
• Strong clinical assessment and intervention skills.

What We Offer:

• Professional Growth: Opportunities for professional development and supervision.
• Collaborative Environment: Work within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible Working: Potential for flexible working arrangements.