High Intensity Therapist- CBT

NHS; South Shields; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in South Shields is looking for a High Intensity Therapist specializing in CBT. Candidates should possess a High Intensity CBT qualification and have experience in primary care mental health services. This role focuses on delivering high-quality CBT interventions to adults dealing with anxiety and depression. Join a supportive team dedicated to staff wellbeing and the ongoing professional development of its members. This position also includes a variety of therapeutic models and requires commitment to a holistic approach.

Benefits

Access to a Fitness Centre

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Good record of Continuing Professional Development.
• Trained in provision of supervision for CBT.
• Experience working with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high intensity CBT interventions for clients.
• Work with adults with common mental health problems.
• Meet national and local targets for service delivery.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Ability to develop therapeutic relationships

Experience in multicultural settings

Self-reflection abilities

Education

Qualification from High Intensity CBT Course

Job description

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

High Intensity Therapist - CBT

Closing date: 09 January 2026

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, 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?

If the answer to these questions is yes, this post could be for you.

South Tyneside Talking Therapies is an award-winning service and one of the highest performing services at both regional and national level.

Main duties of the job

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 working 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 through access to internal and external training.

Staff development and their wellbeing are accepted as priorities, and we have a long-established Wellbeing Strategy Group which develops wellbeing initiatives for the service.

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

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples 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.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. 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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Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

• The post holder will be part of South Tyneside Lifecycle Primary Care Mental Health Service, which incorporates IAPT and CAMHS. They will work with adults who have a range of common mental health problems in primary care using NICE high intensity treatment interventions of CBT. They will use traditional and innovative treatment methods.
• Will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.
• To meet targets set nationally and locally for access, recovery and waiting times.

Person Specification

Training

• Able to attend supervision training if not already trained, and other training as the post develops.
• Good record of Continuing Professional Development and willingness to continue this.
• Full range of skills and competencies required to deliver relevant.
• Well‑developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Has received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice.
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients.
• Trained in provision of supervision for CBT.
• Accredited with a professional psychological therapy organisation.
• Completed clinical audits within a service.

Other Requirements

• High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
• Advanced communication skills.
• Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
• Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality.
• Ability to be self‑reflective, whilst working with service users, & in own personal and professional development and in supervision.
• The ability and skills to act as an advocate for a new service, to engage and foster good professional relationships with all health professionals in promoting the good integration of this service with the wider health care system.
• Car driver and/or ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation.
• Fluent in languages other than English.
• Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting.

Qualifications

• Qualification from High Intensity CBT Course (Post Graduate Diploma or Degree) OR Equivalent: e.g. A recorded/registered doctoral level qualification in clinical or counselling psychology/post graduate qualification training in CBT to at least equivalent of a post graduate diploma.
• AND Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required.
• Relevant experience in Primary Care treating anxiety and depression.

Experience

• Demonstrable experience of working in adult mental health services.
• Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets.
• Ability to manage own caseload and time.Demonstrates high standards in written communication.
• Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers.
• Experience with routine outcome monitoring.
• Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups.
• Experience of working in Primary Care Services.
• Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes.

Knowledge

• Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care.
• Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health / benefits & employment systems.
• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems.
• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post.
• Knowledge of child protection issues and other relevant legislation.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Pro rata for part time hours