High Intensity Therapist

Devon Partnership Nhs Trust, St Michaels, Torbay

High Intensity Therapist

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Devon Partnership Nhs Trust, St Michaels, Torbay

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 2 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: cb7460d7305644dcabeeec2424072ebd

Full Job Description

  • To offer step 3 cognitive behaviour therapy in line with the NICE guidance for NHS Talking Therapies
  • To undertake and provide clinical and case management supervision
  • To undertake Continued Professional Development (CPD) related to the role
  • To maintain BABCP (British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies) accreditation
  • To manage a therapy caseload efficiently
  • To adhere to local and national KPI (Key Performance Indicator) targets
  • To contribute to the team environment including taking part and contributing to meetings, team days and wider service development

    We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and committed therapist who is able to deliver evidence-based CBT to clients with moderate to severe depression and anxiety disorders, in line with a stepped care model of NHS Talking Therapies.
  • Our expectation is that you will have appropriate experience of delivering CBT within a primary care / NHS Talking Therapies setting. You will have a post-graduate qualification in CBT, either at diploma or masters level, and be accredited with the BABCP. Applicants need to be able to work well within a team, contribute to the smooth running of the service and demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness. In return, you will be part of a supportive and experienced team of therapists working in a beautiful county with a strong commitment to providing a high quality service for patients. Depending on experience, the post holder may be involved in the delivery of supervision and / or line management to other team members, including Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners and trainee PWPs., We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas. We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

    About Devon Partnership Trust We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery. We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do