Job overview
We are looking for a BABCP accredited and qualified CBT therapist to join our wonderful team in Watford, Hertfordshire.
This role will require a mix of office base working and remote working. Fully remote working isa not permitted, and a minimum of one day a week on site is required, in Watford or Borehamwood. You will be provided with regular clinical and managerial supervision.
You will be part of an APPTS accredited NHS Talking Therapies service that provides consistently good outcomes for our service users, and is integrated within a CQC rated Outstanding NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
Whilst observing and following the Trust's Standards, you will be organizing your working week to provide Assessment and Treatment appointments, amounting to 20 hours of contact per week, and keeping these contacts fully recorded in a timely way. These duties will be supported by peer, reflective, clinical and managerial supervisions, 5 days of CPD per year, and a culture of learning, improving, conscientiousness, accountability and compassionate professional support.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating, professional and accrediting bodies (eg BPS, UKCP, BABCP) and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g. NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence).
All high intensity CBT therapists are expected to adhere to BABCP codes of conduct.
Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times.
Be aware of, and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of CBT and other agreed psychological therapies.
Ensure clear professional objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.
Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Manager.
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This advert is for High Intensity CBT Therapist with Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Hatfield, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Mental health professionals role. The advertised salary is £50,008 - £56,908 per annum, pro rata (Inclusive of 5% HCAS). The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Part time or full time). The application deadline is 21 Jun 2026.
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