Trainee High-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (Trainee HICBT)

The Junction Foundation; Tees Valley; Teletrabalho; GBP 25 000 - 30 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Junction Foundation in the Tees Valley is seeking a Trainee High-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (Trainee HICBT) for a 12‑month fixed-term post, working under supervision within CYP IAPT.

You will train at Northumbria University while delivering brief, outcome-focused interventions for children and adolescents with mild to moderate mental health difficulties across Stockton-on-Tees, Hartlepool and Darlington.

Qualificações

• Training within CYP IAPT with supervision.
• Deliver brief outcome-focused evidence-based interventions for children and young people.
• Experience or interest in cognitive behavioural approaches is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver brief CBT-based interventions for mild to moderate mental health difficulties in children and young people.
• Work within Tees Valley Getting Help Team under supervision and in service delivery.
• Attend university taught and self-directed study days at Northumbria University and apply learning in daily practice.
• Provide flexible clinical work across Stockton-on-Tees, Hartlepool and Darlington.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Closing date: noon on Friday 30 October 2026, only successful applicants will be contacted.

Interviews will be in November

Job Title: Trainee High-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (Trainee HICBT)

Salary: £27,485- BAND 4 (Agenda for Change whilst training)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: 12mths fixed term until January 2028 (possible extension subject to funding)

Application Method: The Junction Foundation application pack must be completed, we do not accept CVs

The Junction Foundation, along with Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, The Link, Alliance Psychology, Teesside Mind, and Changing Futures North East formed a partnership to create the Tees Valley Getting Help Service. By pooling our resources and combining our expertise, we offer a range of mental health support, to make it easier for children, young people and their families to find the help that fits their needs. We provide a wide range of support, including working directly with children and young people, offering advice and guidance for families, and providing training and support for parents and carers, school staff, and other professionals.

This is firstly a training role within CYP IAPT. The post-holder will work in the Tees Valley Getting Help Team as part of a wider team of practitioners, delivering, with supervision, high-quality; brief outcome focused evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. These may include psycho-education, self-help and work with presentation such as anxiety, low mood and anger.

The training and service experience will equip the post holder with the necessary knowledge, attitude and capabilities to operate effectively in an inclusive, value driven service. The post holder will attend all university based taught and self-directed study days required by Northumbria University (Higher Education Institute), as specified within the agreed national curriculum and work in the service for the remaining days of the week (3 days) using their newly developed skills as part of the service delivery model.

The post holder will primarily deliver interventions in Stockton-on-Tees, Hartlepool, and Darlington, with flexibility required to meet the needs of the service by undertaking clinical work across the South Tees area as required.

Closing date is noon on Friday 30 October 2026

Interviews will take place in November

The Junction is an inclusive employer and encourages applications from individuals with from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. As a disability confident employer if you require any reasonable adjustments within the recruitment process, please let us know.

The Junction is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant checks deemed appropriate.