Trainee High Intensity Therapist – CBT Training (NHS)

West London NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Greater London seeks enthusiastic High Intensity Trainees for a full-time training role focusing on delivering cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) within a mental health context. Candidates should have experience in mental health services and ideally have qualifications in psychological therapy. This demanding course requires completion within 12 months, with responsibilities including assessments and treatment of anxiety and depression, work with diverse community groups, and maintaining high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression.
• Demonstrable experience in mental health services.
• Able to manage own caseload and time.

Responsibilities

• Provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) assessments.
• Work autonomously within professional guidelines.
• Utilise research skills for audit and service development.

Skills

Understanding of anxiety and depression in Primary Care

Good therapeutic relationships with clients

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience working with diverse communities

Education

Recorded qualification in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy, or psychological therapy

Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) requirements of BABCP

Job description

A prominent healthcare provider in Greater London seeks enthusiastic High Intensity Trainees for a full-time training role focusing on delivering cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) within a mental health context. Candidates should have experience in mental health services and ideally have qualifications in psychological therapy. This demanding course requires completion within 12 months, with responsibilities including assessments and treatment of anxiety and depression, work with diverse community groups, and maintaining high professional standards.