Trainee High Intensity Therapist (CBT)

Harmonia Careers; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scunthorpe is seeking a trainee High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. This full-time position involves providing CBT interventions, while receiving training with the University of Hull starting March 2026. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and experience in mental health services. This role is fixed-term for 12 months and offers opportunities for permanent placement upon successful qualification.

Qualifications

• BABCP Qualification or completed KSA portfolio required.
• Experience in anxiety and depression stepped care services.
• Understanding of anxiety, depression, and evidence-based therapies.

Responsibilities

• Provide High Intensity CBT interventions under supervision.
• Attend training with University of Hull while working.
• Deliver face-to-face interventions in the office.

Skills

Experience working in mental health services

High standards in written communication

Ability to manage own caseload and time

Education

First degree in allied discipline (e.g., Psychology)

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 4 dedicated, enthusiastic and innovative individuals to join RDASH Talking Therapies in North Lincolnshire.

As a trainee High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapist you will gain the opportunity to learn and work alongside a team of highly skilled and diverse therapists. In this role, you will provide High Intensity CBT interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training which commences in March 2026 in collaboration with the University of Hull. The post is full time (37.5 hours). This training post will equip you to deliver a range of evidence based CBT interventions to clients with a range of common mental health problems in primary care.

• We are proud of the high quality of service we offer to our community
• You will be joining our highly motivated and skilled team

This role is fixed term for 12 months, which will become a permanent band 7 High intensity CBT post on successful completion of the course within the time frame specified. The training involves attending taught and self-study days provided by the University two days a week; the remaining three days will be spent at the North Lincs Talking Therapies service.

Please note that this is not a remote-only post. You will be required to deliver face to face interventions at the office base as part of the training course.

Main duties

Candidates must have a first degree in an allied discipline (usually Psychology) to be considered. Candidates from a PWP background must have been qualified as a PWP for more than two years by the course start date to meet national expectations. Candidates are not eligible to progress if they are already registered on a Health Education England (HEE) funded programme.

Candidates must meet one of the BABCP core mental health profession requirements, or alternatively may complete a KSA portfolio by the end of the first module:

• Arts Therapists
• Counselling
• Medicine
• Registered Nurse
• Occupational Therapy
• Psychotherapy/Psychotherapeutic Counselling
• Social Work
• Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology
• Educational Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Forensic Psychology

OR

Applicants without a core profession must complete a KSA portfolio by the end of the first module. A partially completed portfolio should be presented prior to interview with statements included for all sections. Supporting evidence and signatures will not be required at interview. The partially completed KSA portfolio should be available to the university prior to interview; feedback will be provided after interview to assist portfolio completion.

Qualifications

Essential

• BABCP Qualification OR an electronically completed KSA portfolio presented at interview

Experience

• Experience working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression
• Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
• Ability to meet agreed service targets and manage own caseload and time
• High standards in written communication; ability to write clear reports and letters to referrers

Knowledge

• Understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
• Knowledge of issues surrounding work and the impact on mental health
• Knowledge of medications used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
• Understanding of the need to use evidence-based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post

Other requirements

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required
• UK registration as applicable; sponsorship and visa information may apply
• Applicants must have current UK professional registration where required

About Us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employs around 4,000 colleagues and delivers a wide portfolio of mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug/alcohol services. We are committed to inclusive cultures and value our people. Details of strategy and benefits are available on the employer and NHS Careers sites.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Information Services