High Intensity CBT Therapist


Location
Wakefield, England
Salary
£57000.00 to £62700.00
Profession
Cognitive behavioural therapist
Deadline
27 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
13 Oct 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

1 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • qualification

    You must have a qualification in this modality and be accredited by the BABCP or working towards it.

Desirable

Not listed in the available specification.

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit a High Intensity CBT Therapist who is either accredited or eligible for accreditation, with the expectation that accreditation will be achieved within the probationary period.

Dual training in EMDR is highly desirable.

You'll manage your own caseload whilst working towards both service and individual targets.

We offer regular masterclasses to upskill our therapists and support their career development as well as opportunities to access additional modality training. We provide excellent opportunities for development in this role through access to training around areas of specialism such as supervision, long-term conditions, cultural diversity etc.

You will work with your supervisor and line manager to make sure development and CPD plans are in place for your ongoing growth. There are also many opportunities for career progression into areas of leadership or further clinical training.

You will be required to work on an outreach and rota basis in the community as the service operates 6 days per week.

This is hybrid role - a combination of service based (minimum 2 days per week) and home working. The service is open on Mon Fri 8am to 8pm and Saturdays 9am-4pm. Successful applicants would be expected to work at least one evening shift per week (12pm-8pm) and contribute to the Saturday rota.

Interviews will be face to face in Wakefield and there will be no option for a remote alternative.

Main duties of the job

You must have a qualification in this modality and be accredited by the BABCP or working towards it.

We have an active wellbeing working group made up staff from within various different roles in the service who work together to organise events, keep people connected and provide information and support helping to make this a really great place to work.

We also offer the opportunity to manage your wellbeing by working flexibly and there are lots of opportunities to ensure this can work for you as well as our clients. We pay incentivised rates of pay for weekend working and additional hours.

About us

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

We provide excellent CPD opportunities for your ongoing growth and development.There are also many opportunities for career progression into areas of leadership or further clinical training.

Details

  • Date posted: 13 October 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £57,000 to £62,700 a year £50,678 - £56,815 + £1200 joining bonus
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time
  • Reference number: B0471-26-0052
  • Job locations: Transport House, Wakefield, WF2 7AW, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for further details.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package.

You will also receive a one-off £1,200 joining bonus - T&C's apply.

You will get 32 days paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 34 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.

Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link in the supporting link section to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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This advert is for High Intensity CBT Therapist with Turning Point in Wakefield, England. It is listed as a Cognitive behavioural therapist role. The advertised salary is £57000.00 to £62700.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Oct 2026.

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