Senior CBT Therapist for OCD/BDD Inpatient Care

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Greater London seeks a dedicated Clinical / Counselling Psychologist or CBT Therapist to deliver specialist care in the National OCD/BDD Service. This role involves providing cognitive behavioural assessments, developing treatment plans, and training other therapists in a multidisciplinary environment. Candidates must have a doctoral-level qualification in clinical psychology and be BABCP accredited, with experience in treating severe mental health issues. The position offers a holistic approach to recovery for patients facing OCD and BDD.

Qualifications

• Registered with a professional body in a mental health profession.
• Accredited practitioner of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
• Experience of assessment and treatment of severe mental health problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide cognitive behavioural assessment and therapy services.
• Deliver evidence-based CBT interventions.
• Contribute to training and supervision of other therapists.

Skills

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

Complex assessment skills

Knowledge of NICE guidelines

Communication skills

Education

Doctoral level training in clinical psychology

Accreditation with the BABCP

Job description

A mental health service provider in Greater London seeks a dedicated Clinical / Counselling Psychologist or CBT Therapist to deliver specialist care in the National OCD/BDD Service. This role involves providing cognitive behavioural assessments, developing treatment plans, and training other therapists in a multidisciplinary environment. Candidates must have a doctoral-level qualification in clinical psychology and be BABCP accredited, with experience in treating severe mental health issues. The position offers a holistic approach to recovery for patients facing OCD and BDD.