Senior CBT Therapist - Child & Adolescent Mental Health

NHS; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS Trust in Cornwall is seeking an Advanced CBT Practitioner to provide high-quality CBT therapy to children and adolescents. The ideal candidate will hold a Masters level qualification in CBT therapy and have extensive experience in mental health. Responsibilities include supervising trainees and developing CBT services. This is an exciting opportunity for professionals already employed in the NHS in Cornwall.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of working with children and/or adolescents with mental health problems.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Registered with BABCP.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high quality, evidence-based CBT therapy assessment and psychological therapy.
• Supervise trainee therapists and contribute to CPD training.
• Develop and audit CBT services for Children and Families.

Skills

Specialist CBT therapy knowledge

Assessment skills

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Supervision skills

Education

Masters level qualification in CBT therapy

Graduate or Post-graduate qualification in social work, nursing, or clinical psychology

Qualification in CBT supervision

Job description

A regional NHS Trust in Cornwall is seeking an Advanced CBT Practitioner to provide high-quality CBT therapy to children and adolescents. The ideal candidate will hold a Masters level qualification in CBT therapy and have extensive experience in mental health. Responsibilities include supervising trainees and developing CBT services. This is an exciting opportunity for professionals already employed in the NHS in Cornwall.