This Step 4 High Intensity Therapist post sits within Everyturn Mental Health's Wirral Talking Therapies Service. The role centres on evidence-based psychological therapy for adults with complex trauma, long-standing emotional difficulties and co-morbid needs, alongside clinical risk management and supervision of colleagues. It is a part-time post of 22.5 hours a week, with hybrid working and remote working possible. Applicants need a Level 7 postgraduate therapy qualification and professional accreditation, or to achieve it within 12 months.
What the job involves
- Deliver direct clinical interventions to clients with complex and enduring psychological difficulties, about 60% of working time
- Provide evidence-based therapies such as CBT, EMDR, DBT and ACT, tailored to individual needs
- Undertake comprehensive assessments, formulate cases and deliver treatment plans
- Manage clinical risk and make informed decisions on appropriate interventions
- Work collaboratively with clients, carers and professional partners, giving expert clinical input
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Contribute to service development
- Co-facilitate therapeutic groups
- Take part in multidisciplinary meetings
- Provide clinical supervision and support to colleagues where appropriate
Qualifications
- Postgraduate Diploma (Level 7) in CBT or another recognised evidence-based psychological therapy modality
- Accreditation with a recognised professional body such as BABCP or BPS, or willingness to achieve it within 12 months
Experience
- Experience working within Step 4 and/or Talking Therapies services, with understanding of the stepped care model
- Experience supporting clients with complex trauma, long-standing emotional difficulties and co-morbidities
- Experience of multidisciplinary working and building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Skills & knowledge
- Strong assessment, formulation and risk management skills
- Ability to work integratively and adapt interventions to individual needs
- Knowledge of clinical supervision models and approaches
- Commitment to safe, effective and compassionate care, maintaining high clinical and professional standards
Nice to have
- Additional training and/or experience in EMDR, DBT, ACT or Couples Therapy
What’s offered
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 32 days at 5 years' service, with option to buy or sell days
- Enhanced pension
- Wagestream access to earnings before payday
- Smart Clinic Wellbeing Programme, including Employee Assistance Programme, GP and priority physiotherapy access, and counselling
- Shopping discounts and option to sign up for a Blue Light Card
- Enhanced life assurance paying three times annual salary