High Intensity Therapist- CBT

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust; South Shields; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare service in South Shields is looking for a skilled professional to deliver high-intensity cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and contribute to a supportive team environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to provide quality mental health interventions and access professional development opportunities. Commitment to flexible working and staff wellbeing is paramount, with a focus on creating a positive workplace culture.

Benefits

Access to Fitness Centre

Libraries at hospital sites

Chaplaincy support

Childcare co-ordinator support

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver high quality interventions.
• Experience in therapeutic models such as CBT, IPT, CAT, EMDR, and Couples Counselling.
• Commitment to holistic mental health practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide screenings and high intensity CBT interventions.
• Work one out of hours shift per week.
• Engage in staff development and wellbeing initiatives.

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• The post holder will provide screenings and high intensity CBT interventions as part of the Talking Therapies team which also includes other therapeutic models such as IPT, CAT, EMDR, CFD, Couples Counselling and Person Centred Counselling.

• The post holder will be expected to have a commitment to a holistic model of mental health and work with partners to address client need through 1:1 work and group work.

• There is recognition that staff can realise their potential through effective clinical and management supervision, managerial support, and access to internal and external training.

• Staff development and wellbeing are priorities, supported by a long-established Wellbeing Strategy Group.

• The post holder will be required to work one out of hours shift per week.

Candidate Profile

Do you want to join an innovative service delivering high quality treatments in primary care to people with common mental health problems?

Do you have the ability to both deliver high quality interventions, and develop the skills and knowledge of other practitioners in South Tyneside Talking Therapies?

Do you want to be part of a team described by its current staff as supportive, excellent, and amazing?

South Tyneside Talking Therapies is an award-winning service and one of the highest performing services at both regional and national level. Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

Our Commitment

One Team One Trust – We are committed to putting people first, providing accessible services and award‑winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities, and we promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture and working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under‑represented groups. Looking after our workforce's health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

We offer our staff outstanding benefits – Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co‑ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

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