Cognitive Behavioural Therapist - Mindplace Maidstone

Bupa; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Viva wellbeing programme

Flexible working

25 days holiday per year

Job summary

Bupa in Maidstone invites applications for a part-time Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist to work face-to-face at Mindplace Maidstone. Role includes assessments, formulations, and delivering CBT across in-person and remote formats.

Flexible shifts include early/late and one Saturday per week, with comprehensive benefits. The ideal candidate holds BABCP accreditation, a Post-Graduate Diploma in CBT, and at least two years of high-intensity CBT experience with adults.

Qualifications

• Post-Graduate Diploma in CBT (BABCP accredited)
• Full BABCP accreditation
• At least 2 years’ experience delivering high intensity CBT with adults

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality CBT or brief interventions with strong clinical outcomes.
• Conduct assessments and formulations to drive evidence-based interventions.
• Offer face-to-face, telephone, or video sessions based on client preference.
• Adhere to case management processes and collaborate with clinical leads and therapy team.
• Provide signposting or onward referrals as required.
• Deliver group psychoeducation and remote wellbeing sessions as needed.

Skills

CBT high intensity

Client liaison

Leadership & management

Excellent communication

Education

Post-Graduate Diploma in CBT (BABCP accredited)

BABCP accreditation

Tools

Microsoft Office / IT systems

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Job Description: Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist - Face to Face Mindplace Maidstone, Maidstone, ME14 1PS Permanent. Part-time hours available (Minimum of 2 days per week*) Salary is competitive plus excellent Bupa benefits

Session Requirements

• We can offer sessions Monday to Friday 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 Saturdays: 08:30-17:00
• Each day will include 5 appointments.

We make health happen: As an employee at Bupa, our patients will be your top priority. With no shareholders, we reinvest our profits back into our business to give you the extra time and technology you need to make a difference to our patients every day.

Your Role

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

• ESSENTIAL Holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT/High Intensity) which is BABCP accredited. Full Accreditation with British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). At least 2 years’ experience providing high intensity CBT interventions, working with clients of working age who have a range of presentations.
• DESIRABLE Training and accreditation in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological treatment, such as EMDR. Corporate experience and business understanding. Excellent leadership and management skills.

Key Skills & Experience

• General adult mental health specialism 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.
• Joining Bupa in this role, you will receive: Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, 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 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 understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. We especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 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 Maidstone 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.