Remote Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist - Young Person (YP)

Bupa; Salford; Remote; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist to support young people through evidence-based therapy. This fully remote role requires delivering high-quality CBT, working flexible hours, and offering tailored interventions to children and adolescents. If you have a postgraduate diploma in CBT and experience in child mental health, apply now to make a difference in their lives.

Benefits

25 days holiday (pro rata for part-time)

Bupa health insurance

Competitive pension plans

Parenting leave options

Wagestream for early wage access

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ post-qualification experience delivering CBT to children and/or adolescents.
• Comfortable working autonomously and managing your own caseload.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality CBT or brief interventions to young people.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop tailored formulations.
• Liaise with schools, parents, and other stakeholders.
• Manage risk and escalate concerns with support from clinical leads.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of child/adolescent mental health

Autonomy

Team player

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in CBT (High Intensity)

Full accreditation with BABCP

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic medical record systems

Job description

Job Description:

Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist - Young Person (YP)

Fully remote - UK only

Permanent. Full or part time (minimum of 3 days per week - 24 hours)

Salary from £47,000* per annum plus excellent Bupa benefits

*based on full-time, if part-time this will be pro-rata

Operational Hours:

YP service: 10:00 to 20:00, with a strong preference for after school appointments as these are in high demand meaning 50% of shifts must be a late of 11:30-20:00

This role will be primarily for our young persons pathway, but will also include adult clients too.

We make health happen

At Bupa, we’re here to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives – and to make a better world. That’s our purpose, and it drives everything we do.

As aRemote Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, you’ll play a vital role in supporting young people (11-17) through evidence-based therapy. You’ll work flexibly and remotely, delivering high-quality CBT that makes a real difference. Whether it’s a one-off wellbeing session or a longer-term intervention, your work will help shape brighter futures for children and adolescents across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality CBT or brief interventions to young people

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop tailored formulations

• Offer therapy via video or telephone, depending on client preference

• Liaise with schools, parents, carers, and other key stakeholders

• Work within Bupa’s case management and safeguarding frameworks

• Manage risk and escalate concerns with support from clinical leads

• Provide signposting, onward referrals, and one-off wellbeing support as needed

• Contribute to psychoeducation and mental health awareness through workshops and presentations

• Attend regular clinical supervision and collaborate with the wider therapy team

• Identify ways to improve client and employee experiences

What We’re Looking For

• Postgraduate Diploma in CBT (High Intensity), BABCP-accredited

• Full accreditation with BABCP

• At least 2 years’ post-qualification experience delivering CBT to children and/or adolescents

• Strong understanding of child and adolescent mental health

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Comfortable working autonomously and managing your own caseload

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and electronic medical record systems

• Experience working towards utilisation targets and maintaining time boundaries

• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and a great team player

• Desirable: EMDR training, corporate experience, leadership skills

Benefits:

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

• 25 days holiday (pro rata if part-time), increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell

• Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind

• Long Service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money!

• Interest- free annual travel Loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets

• Wagestream - Have early access up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes

• Competitive Pension plans and Parental leave options as well as access to unique products such as our Menopause plan

• My Bupa Extras - discounts at your favourite retailers, plus a huge range of tools, content and information to support you with your wellbeing

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all 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 we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim tooffer 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:

Full time

Job Area:

Clinical Services

Locations:

Home Based North c/o Bupa Place