Prison IAPT Therapist – CBT/EMDR, Across 3 Prisons

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training programs

Career progression

27–33 days annual leave plus holidays

NHS discounts

Job summary

Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified Psychological Therapist to join the integrated mental health and justice pathway across 3 local prisons (Wayland, Norwich, Bure). The role involves delivering CBT, CAT, counselling and EMDR, with dual CBT and counselling training required to support service needs.

You will work within a dedicated IAPT team, autonomously managing a caseload with support from senior staff and collaborating with prison, drug and alcohol, and health

Qualifications

• CPD evidence and willingness to engage in ongoing professional development.
• Training and ability to deliver other therapies (e.g., DBT, EMDR, IPT).
• Specialist knowledge of CBT/CAT protocols and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic assessment and treatment within the prison population across multiple sites.
• Manage and flexibly handle a personal caseload with team support.
• Liaise with prison services, drug/alcohol teams, mental health and medical staff to ensure holistic care.

Education

Health or Social Care professional qualification RMN

Diploma in Social Work

Postgraduate diploma in CBT or CAT

Diploma in Occupational Therapy (Dip OT)

Job description

Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified Psychological Therapist to join the integrated mental health and justice pathway across 3 local prisons (Wayland, Norwich, Bure). The role involves delivering CBT, CAT, counselling and EMDR, with dual CBT and counselling training required to support service needs.

You will work within a dedicated IAPT team, autonomously managing a caseload with support from senior staff and collaborating with prison, drug and alcohol, and health