Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

Bupa; Chelsea (MI); On-site; USD 93,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Pension

Travel loan

Gym access

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Digital GP

Wellbeing support

Mental health line

Financial wellbeing

Caregiver support

Job summary

Bupa Chelsea is seeking a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist to provide high-quality CBT and interventions. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, deliver varied delivery models (face-to-face, telephone, video), and work with the therapy team to support patient outcomes within a flexible schedule.

The role emphasizes autonomous practice, supervision, and adherence to professional guidelines. The position offers full-time or part-time hours with a strong benefits package, reflective of

Qualifications

• Full BABCP accreditation required.
• Post-graduate Diploma in CBT (high intensity) with BABCP accreditation.
• At least 2 years’ post-qualification experience delivering high-intensity CBT.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality CBT or brief interventions with strong clinical outcomes.
• Deliver assessments and formulations to guide evidence-based care.
• Offer face-to-face, telephone, or video consultations as needed.
• Adhere to Bupa case management processes and collaborate with leadership and therapy team.
• Work within sessional limits and contribute to therapeutic recovery goals.
• Provide signposting or referrals and wellbeing support as required.
• Deliver group psychoeducation and remote wellbeing presentations when needed.
• Maintain autonomous practice within professional guidelines and Bupa policies.
• Attend regular clinical supervision and support from clinical leads.

Skills

BABCP accreditation

High intensity CBT experience

Education

Post-Graduate Diploma in CBT (BABCP accredited)

Job description

Job Description

Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist - Mindplace Chelsea

Location

1 Hollywood Road, London, SW10 9HT

Permanent

Hours per week

Full time or Part-time hours available (Minimum of 2-3 days per week)

Salary

Competitive salary ** plus excellent Bupa benefits

Session Requirements

• We can offer sessions Monday to Sunday during the following times: Early shift: 08:00-16:00 Late shift: 14:00-22:00
• At least one of your shifts will need to be a late shift
• Each day will include 5 appointments

We Make Health Happen

As an employee at Bupa, our patients will be your top priority. With no shareholders, we reinvest our profits back into our business to give you the extra time and technology you need to make a difference to our patients every day.

You’ll Help Us Make Health Happen By

The Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist will provide high quality, safe and effective Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy.

The Role Will Involve The Following

• To provide high-quality Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or low-level brief interventions which demonstrates excellent clinical outcomes.
• To deliver comprehensive assessments and formulations that drive evidence-based intervention. To ensure a thorough assessment determines the most appropriate pathway of care and support for the client.
• To provide different models of service delivery including face-to-face, telephone or video consultations, depending on client preference.
• To adhere to Bupa’s case management processes and work collaboratively with the Clinical Leads and wider therapy team.
• To adhere to sessional limits depending on the client’s monetary allowance as determined by their Private Medical Insurance, whilst working towards therapeutic recovery goals.
• To provide signposting or onwards referral as and when required.
• To provide ad-hoc or one-off wellbeing support and coaching as and when required.
• To provide one-off assessments and referral recommendations, when required.
• To work at a client level to provide group psychoeducation, raising awareness of mental health and wellbeing, promotion of mental wellbeing guidance via remote presentation, workshop events and training as and when required.
• To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of Bupa’s service policies and procedures.
• To attend regular clinical supervision, both individually and group based, to support clinical practice, in line with BUPA and professional body guidelines.
• To work with the operational and clinical team to identify ways to improve client and employee experiences.

Essential

Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role

• Full Accreditation with British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).
• Holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT/High Intensity) which is BABCP accredited.
• At least 2 years’ post-qualification experience providing high intensity CBT interventions, working with clients who have a range of presentations.

Desirable

• Training and accreditation in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological treatment, such as EMDR.
• Corporate experience and business understanding.
• Excellent leadership and management skills.

Key Skills & Experience

• IT Skills including proficient on Microsoft Systems as well as electronic medical record systems.
• Ability to evaluate, plan and prioritise workload within demanding time scales.
• Proven experience of customer service and client liaison.
• Excellent application of clinical knowledge.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong professional and personal drive.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and self-sufficient.
• Ability to respond rapidly and decisively.
• Excellent team player.
• Strong problem-solving capability.
• Experience of managing own caseload, working towards individual targets and outcomes.
• Maintaining time boundaries and efficient diary management working towards utilisation targets.
• Be able to demonstrate high standards in written and oral communication.
• Diverse and varied clinical experience to draw upon.

Personal characteristics

• Well-developed communication skills.
• Ability to organise time effectively.
• Ability to work autonomously in a busy environment.
• Understanding and awareness of business environment.
• Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme, covering mental, physical, financial, social, and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and offer a range of family-friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa In This Role, You Will Receive

• Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year (pro-rata for part time), increasing with length of service, with the option to buy or sell.
• Enhanced pension and life insurance.
• Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work.
• Discounted access to online gym sessions.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind.
• Option to join dental insurance scheme at a discounted rate.
• Access to our Digital GP platform on your mobile.
• Emotional wellbeing support.
• Access to family mental health line.
• Financial wellbeing channels.
• Support for carers.

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring, and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to "Be you at Bupa". We champion diversity and understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. We especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Time Type

Full time

Job Area

Clinical Services

Locations:

Clinic - Chelsea