Senior CBT Therapist (NHS Talking Therapies) - Band 7

Radio Asian Fever; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Touchstone in Leeds is recruiting eight full-time Cognitive Behavioural Therapists to join the NHS Talking Therapies service across Touchstone, Northpoint or Leeds Community Healthcare (LCH).

Applicants should have the NHS Talking Therapies LTC qualification or be prepared to complete LTC training within two years of qualifying; closing date is 25 November 2026 and interviews follow on 10-11 December 2026.

Qualifications

• Must hold the relevant CBT qualification; applications from those without will not be accepted.
• If undertaking NHS Talking Therapies LTC training is not yet complete, it may be required within two years of qualifying.
• Qualified CBT therapists with NHS IAPT credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based CBT interventions within the NHS Talking Therapies framework.
• Work with clients, including those with long-term health conditions, and complete LTC training if required.
• Collaborate with Touchstone, Northpoint or Leeds Community Healthcare teams to provide timely support.

Education

High Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate Diploma)

Postgraduate qualification in CBT (equivalent to a diploma)

Job description

Touchstone in Leeds is recruiting eight full-time Cognitive Behavioural Therapists to join the NHS Talking Therapies service across Touchstone, Northpoint or Leeds Community Healthcare (LCH).

Applicants should have the NHS Talking Therapies LTC qualification or be prepared to complete LTC training within two years of qualifying; closing date is 25 November 2026 and interviews follow on 10-11 December 2026.