Trainee High-Intensity CBT Therapist - 1-Year Diploma

Turning Point; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days' paid holiday

Total reward package

Ongoing mentorship and supervision

Job summary

Turning Point in Wakefield is recruiting for a High Intensity CBT Trainee to start training in March 2027. This is a salaried, one-year, full-time post leading to a postgraduate diploma at the University of Hull.

The role includes two university study days per week and three days in-service delivering CBT under supervision, with a pathway to become a High-Intensity Therapist on completion.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a first degree in an applied discipline (usually Psychology).
• Candidates must meet BABCP core mental health profession requirements OR complete a KSA portfolio.
• Evidence of a BABCP recognised core profession OR an electronic completed KSA portfolio is required at interview.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Step 3 High Intensity CBT therapy under supervision.
• Study two days per week for the Postgraduate Diploma and work three days in Wakefield IAPT.
• Join a supportive CBT team and progress to High-Intensity Therapist after training.

Skills

First degree in applied discipline

BABCP core profession requirement

KSA portfolio evidence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Turning Point in Wakefield is recruiting for a High Intensity CBT Trainee to start training in March 2027. This is a salaried, one-year, full-time post leading to a postgraduate diploma at the University of Hull.

The role includes two university study days per week and three days in-service delivering CBT under supervision, with a pathway to become a High-Intensity Therapist on completion.