Cognitive Behavioural Therapist - Mindplace Dartford

Bupa; Dartford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Viva wellbeing programme

Flexible working

25 days holiday (pro-rata)

Enhanced pension

Travel loan

Cycle to work

Discounted gym access

Annual bonus

Bupa health insurance

Dental insurance option

Digital GP access

Emotional wellbeing support

Job summary

Bupa Mindplace Dartford is seeking a part-time Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist to deliver high-quality CBT across sessions, including face-to-face and remote options. The role requires BABCP accreditation, a post-graduate CBT diploma, and at least 2 years of post-qualification CBT experience.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team and maintain professional supervision. Key responsibilities include accurate assessments, pathway planning, and signposting, with a focus on outcomes and

Qualifications

• Full BABCP accreditation required.
• Post-graduate CBT (high intensity) BABCP-accredited.
• At least 2 years post-qualification CBT experience.
• Desirable training in EMDR; corporate experience beneficial.
• Excellent leadership and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality CBT or brief interventions with strong outcomes.
• Deliver comprehensive assessments and formulations.
• Ensure appropriate care pathway based on assessments.
• Offer face-to-face, telephone or video consultations.
• Adhere to case management processes and collaborate with leads.
• Adhere to sessional limits based on client insurance while pursuing recovery goals.
• Provide signposting or onward referrals as needed.
• Offer wellbeing support and coaching when required.
• Provide one-off assessments and referral recommendations when required.
• Contribute to group psychoeducation and remote workshops.
• Work autonomously within guidelines and policies.
• Attend regular clinical supervision.
• Collaborate to improve client and staff experiences.

Skills

BABCP accreditation

CBT/HI training

Leadership skills

Diary management

Education

BABCP-accredited CBT Post-Graduate Diploma

2+ years post-qualification CBT experience

Tools

Microsoft systems

Electronic medical records (EMR)

Job description

Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist - Mindplace Dartford Crossways Business Park, Dartford, DA2 6QH Permanent. Part-time hours available (Minimum of 2 days per week*)

Salary: Competitive salary plus excellent Bupa benefits **Based on full-time hours, as this role is part-time, the salary will be pro-rata

Session Requirements:

We can offer sessions Monday to Sunday during the following times: Early shift: 08:00-16:00 Late shift: 14:00-22:00 At least one of your shifts will need to be a late shift Each day will include 5 appointments

Responsibilities / role description

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.

Key Skills / Qualifications

• 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.
• Training and accreditation in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological treatment, such as EMDR (desirable)
• 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.
• Be able to demonstrate high standards in written and oral communication.
• Diverse and varied clinical experience to draw upon.

Personal characteristics

• Well-developed communication skills.
• Ability to organise time effectively.
• Ability to work autonomously in a busy environment.
• Understanding and awareness of business environment.
• Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team.

Benefits

• Viva is our global wellbeing programme, covering mental, physical, financial, social, and environmental wellbeing.
• We support flexible working and offer a range of family‑friendly benefits.
• Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year (Pro-rata for part time) increasing with length of service, with the option to buy or sell.
• Enhanced pension and life insurance.
• Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work.
• Discounted access to online gym sessions.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind.
• Option to join dental insurance scheme at a discounted rate.
• Access to our Digital GP platform on your mobile.
• Emotional wellbeing support.
• Access to family mental health line.
• Financial wellbeing channels.
• Support for carers.

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Time Type: Part time Job Area: Locations: Mindplace Dartford

Be at the heart of helping people live longer healthier happier lives and making a better world. We employ more than 80,000 people globally who are making this a reality. If you’ve got the belief, the drive and the talent to help us in our ambition then we’d like to hear from you. Wherever you work, one thing stands out about Bupa people. Our customers are our passion – they’re at the heart of our positively different culture of care. At Bupa you’ll be challenged, you’ll be encouraged to innovate, and collaborate with colleagues who are committed to delivering exceptional experiences. We trust, respect and consider everyone, knowing your difference will make the difference.