Trainee High Intensity Therapist

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Winsford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in England is seeking a High Intensity Therapist to deliver cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for patients with depression and anxiety disorders. The role involves face-to-face and remote sessions, managing a caseload, and collaborating with health professionals. Candidates should have BABCP membership and be willing to undertake further training. This position offers an opportunity to improve community mental health services.

Benefits

Compassionate, person-centred approach

Comprehensive training programme

Qualifications

• Membership of BABCP during training.
• Successful completion and accreditation with BABCP.
• Ability to work within a performance-managed service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high intensity CBT to clients with mental health difficulties.
• Manage a high volume caseload and communicate effectively.
• Provide support within the Talking Therapies service.

Skills

Cognitive behavioural therapy

Effective communication

Performance management

Evidence-based assessments

Education

Postgraduate diploma in High Intensity Psychological Interventions

Job description

Role Overview

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) NHS Foundation Trust is hosting a centralised recruitment on behalf of all the services listed in the Services Description document. The role of High Intensity Therapist involves undertaking assessments and treating patients with depression and anxiety disorders.

You will see individuals face-to-face or remotely via video conference and provide treatment for adults from many different backgrounds, collaborating with a range of professionals in physical health, mental health and social care as well as with community organisations. Once treatment begins, you’ll meet with individuals regularly, usually weekly, to measure and review progress and tailor treatment accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to clients with a range of common mental health difficulties for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective.
• Undertake a programme of intensive training that will equip the postholder to provide CBT to clients.
• Manage a high volume, performance‑managed caseload and time, and be an effective communicator.
• Deliver evidence‑based assessments and interventions and continually learn new skills.
• Provide support within the Talking Therapies service and collaborate with local population services.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Training in cognitive behavioural therapy; must be a member of BABCP (British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies) during training.
• Successful completion and accreditation with BABCP, maintaining accreditation.
• Will enrol with the University of Chester for a postgraduate diploma in High Intensity Psychological Interventions (HIPI) Cognitive Behavioural Therapist.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a high volume, performance‑managed service.
• Commitment to deliver high quality evidence‑based assessments and interventions, and willingness to learn new skills.

About CWP

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people. We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport. Our aim is to improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person‑centred approach. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award. We value differences and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

Training & Induction

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction and initial training requirements of the role.

How to Apply

For further details or informal visits contact: James Sturmey, Clinical Lead, Email: [e-mail], Phone: [phone]. If you consider yourself neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact [e-mail] or telephone [phone].