High Intensity Therapists

Mental Health Matters; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Matters is seeking High Intensity Therapists to join their dynamic Talking Therapies team in Sefton. The role involves delivering high-quality cognitive behavioural therapy to individuals with mental health needs, ensuring effective treatment through various community settings. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and a commitment to improving access to psychological therapies, supported by a comprehensive training program and strong professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

5% contributory pension scheme

Comprehensive in-person training program

Support for personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Must have BABCP accreditation and completed a recognised HIT training course.
• Experience in delivering high quality disorder specific assessments and CBT interventions.
• Ability to work in a performance managed service and manage own caseload.

Responsibilities

• Provide disorder specific assessments and deliver evidence-based high intensity CBT.
• Work within locality delivering step 3 Talking Therapies in various settings.
• Adapt treatments to enhance accessibility for patients.

Skills

Therapeutic Relationships

Risk Assessment

High Volume Workload Management

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in High Intensity Interventions

BABCP Accreditation

Job description

High Intensity Therapists (021848) Sefton, England

Salary: GBP46014 - GBP52809 per annum

Are you a Clinical Psychologist specialising in CBT or a CBT therapist and would like to expand your career in NHS Talking Therapies

NHS Talking Therapies services across England are recruiting clinical psychologists with BABCP Accreditation who are newly or recently qualified, or entering or returning to NHS practice. It is an exciting time to join the service, which has received new government investment to expand the workforce and enhance patient outcomes through innovation.

About the role

We have a really exciting opportunity for 2 new colleagues to join our amazing Talking Therapies team and make a difference to the lives of people in our community living with mental health needs.

The role involves providing disorder specific assessments, formulation and the delivery of evidence based high intensity cognitive behavioural therapy . This role will entail providing interventions to people with anxiety disorders and depression for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective.

You will work within the locality delivering step 3 Talking Therapies, NICE compliant psychological therapies face to face, digitally (online and via telephone) and in a range of community settings. Adapting what we offer to make our treatments more accessible is a critical characteristic of what we do. You will receive regular clinical supervision and peer group support

About you

We are seeking enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals who have relevant clinical experience and qualifications.

You must be able to demonstrate the ability to work within a high volume, performance managed service, and manage your own caseload and time.

You should be BABCP accredited and have completed a recognised HIT training course.

We would love to hear from you if you possess the following:

• Hold a Post Graduate Diploma in High Intensity Interventions or other Post Graduate CBT training qualification Hold BABCP accreditation or be working towards full accreditation
• Are looking to work for an innovative provider who really values you and your career development Have a proven track record of delivering high quality disorder specific assessments, formulation and protocol-based CBT interventions that reflect local and national priorities and targets.
• Able to demonstrate good therapeutic relationships with people. Able to undertake thorough risk assessments.
• Able to organise high volume workload to ensure effective prioritisation and delivery of objectives. Are flexible to meet the needs of the service.
• Are committed to improving access to psychological therapies and working within these services for your future career development.
• Additional EMDR training and NHS Talking Therapies HIT Supervisor training are desirable

About us

Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities.

We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support.

Everything about MHM is people focused, our people are central to delivering the highest quality of service and care to our clients and service users. Sefton Talking Therapies provides psychological therapies across South Sefton, Southport & Formby.

The service delivers a range of therapies up to and including Step 4 interventions, with practitioners based primarily in Bootle and Southport. The service has a team of Managers, Administration and practitioners all working together to support the people within the local communities.

What we offer

You will go through our comprehensive, in-person training program in your first few weeks with MHM which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role, as well as offering a great opportunity to get to know your new colleagues

MHM offers 27 days annual leave plus statutory holidays and a 5% contributory pension scheme.

At MHM not only can you expect a competitive salary, generous annual leave and pension entitlement, you can also expect to be supported in your ongoing personal and professional development. In addition, you will work with people who are passionate about supporting individuals in their day to day lives.

The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the duties, an enhanced DBS will be sought in event of a successful application.

All disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview.MHM is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Closing date:4 June 2025

Interview assessment: week commencing 16 June 2025