Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

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

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves providing evidence-based treatments and working closely with various services to enhance mental health of individuals with mild to moderate psychological disorders. Opportunities for professional development and a collaborative work environment are offered.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Potential for flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering CBT and other psychological therapies.
• Proven experience in managing a specialist caseload autonomously.
• Strong experience in mental health and working with specialist populations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and group interventions for clients.
• Collaborate with the Living Well team in Argyll & Bute.
• Support training of clients and carers through various therapeutic methods.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Clinical assessment

Intervention skills

Education

Diploma level in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Relevant master's degree

Job description

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.

Contact Us:

For more information, please contact Linda Currie, [e-mail]

Fixed term to 30th September 2026.

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork