CBT Therapist

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the delivery of evidence-based CBT interventions in schools for children and young people aged 5-18. They would be expected to hold a case load of young people presenting with moderate mental health difficulties, and moderate to high levels of complexity. The post holder will also co-facilitate CBT based parenting programmes.

The post holder will work closely with other senior members of clinical staff to enhance the quality and effectiveness of individual CBT informed interventions offered. They will support the development of staff through supervision, training and consultation, and support the application of CBT principles to clinical work. Understanding the speciality of low intensity CBT informed practice within the context of MHST is essential.

It is hoped that the post-holder will be willing to undertake a postgraduate qualification in the supervision of low intensity CBT interventions, to enhance the clinical supervision offer to EMHPs and CYWPs in Wirral MHST.

CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.

Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.

We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.

CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.

To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.

We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

We have an exciting opening for a Band 7, BABCP accredited CBT therapist to join us in Wirral Mental Health Support Team, Children and Young People's Mental Health Service (CYPMHS). Whilst we have funding for full time hours for this post, we are open to applications from those who would like part-time hours or a term time contract.

The Mental Health Support Teams are part of an exciting project funded by NHS England, Health Education England and partners, with the aim of improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties in Wirral Schools. The main focus of Mental Health Support Teams are:

• To provide support and advice to school staff through consultation and training


• To provide evidence-based interventions for children and young people with mild-moderate mental health difficulties on a 1-1 or group basis


• To support schools in their development of a Whole School Approach to Mental Health