Qualified High Intensity CBT Therapist - Maternity Cover

Job overview

We are looking for a qualified CBT therapist who is accredited by the BAPCP to join our team on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave.

This role will require office base working and some remote working. You will be offered regular clinical and managerial supervision.

You will be part of an NHS Talking Therapies service and will provide high intensity interventions - initially cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

You will work with clients who have a range of common mental health problems such as Anxiety and Depression related problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective. The High Intensity Therapist will take the lead role in providing support, education and problem solving skills to the GPs and primary health care team particularly in the areas of assessment and management of mental health problems.

Main duties of the job

Keep up to date all records in relation to C.P.D. and ensure personal  development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest  theoretical and service delivery models/developments.

Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed  objectives.

Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional objectives.

Contribute to the development of best practice within the service.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services.

All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that  information processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (1998) and Security and Confidentiality Policies.

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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