CBT Therapist / CAAP (Workforce Psychology)

NHS Highland; Newcastle Local Municipality; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking a passionate CBT therapist/CAAP for its Workforce Psychology Service, based in Inverness. This full-time, permanent role involves providing individual and group therapy, contributing to an essential mental wellbeing service for NHS staff. Applicants should possess relevant qualifications and experience in clinical care, with a commitment to high-quality delivery.

Benefits

Opportunity for remote working

Supervision by senior colleagues

Commitment to equality and diversity

Qualifications

• Experience in providing CBT and interventions in a clinical setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiastic contributor to team efforts and service development.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 CBT interventions and contribute to group therapy sessions.
• Support mental wellbeing initiatives within the NHS.
• Collaborate with occupational health and governance teams.

Skills

Mental Wellbeing Support

Clinical Care

Group Interventions

Therapeutic Skills

Education

Relevant Degree or Qualification in Psychology or Therapy

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced CBT therapist/CAAP to join our Workforce Psychology Service.

Are you passionate about mental wellbeing in the workplace? Do you want the opportunity to support your colleagues in the NHS?

We are a small and passionate team, offering individual therapy and group interventions to staff across North Highlands and Argyll and Bute. Hosted within psychology, which provides governance and professional development, we have close working relationships with our colleagues in occupational health. As a new and developing service, we are looking for the successful applicant to be an enthusiastic contributor to building this essential service, as well as being committed to providing high quality clinical care.

This is a full-time permanent post, based in Inverness, and will include 1:1 interventions as well as possible group work. Supervision will be provided by a senior colleague in the service. A job share, and the option for some remote working, will be considered.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

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