Trainee High Intensity CBT Therapist

Interviews will be conducted by NHS Talking Therapies' clinical lead, Team Manager, a service user representative and a member of the teaching team from Hull University.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and dedicated individual who would like to train to become a High Intensity Therapist. High Intensity Therapists are trained to deliver Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to people with mental health problems at step three of the Stepped Care model. The post initially involves studying for a postgraduate diploma within one year whilst also working as a trainee within the service. The team consists of experienced staff who have been specifically trained to provide supervision.

Since 2009 our service has provided NHS Talking Therapies for North East Lincolnshire. The service provides low and high intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR, couples psychotherapy, Counselling for Depression and Interpersonal Therapy. The clinical team consists of High Intensity Therapists, Counsellors, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, Interpersonal Therapists and Employment Advisors., Hello!

We are Navigo. We look after North East Lincolnshire's mental health and well-being. We are an award-winning social enterprise that provides mental health services to the NHS and beyond.

The whole basis of our work is to deliver services that we would be happy for our own family to use.

We offer a range of mental health services, including acute and community facilities as well as specialist support such as outstanding older adults inpatient services, rehabilitation and recovery community mental health and an outstanding specialist eating disorder facility.

Ranked as one of the top UK companies to work for, we featured in the Best Companies top 100 large company list and were named sixth best health and social care company 2023.

As a social enterprise, we do things a little bit differently and have also developed income-generating commercially viable businesses that provide training, education and employment opportunities including Grimsby Garden Centre and two cafes.

Working at Navigo is not like working anywhere else. Lots of places say that, but we really mean it.

We like to work with forward-thinking people who want to make a difference.

The 12-month course commences March 2024 with two weeks prior induction with the service. The training consists of 2 days university attendance and 3 days working with the service each week.

The closing date for this post is 14.11.2024 and interviews will take place shortly after closing date.

NHS Talking Therapies provides both remote therapy and treatment in person, with clinicians working a proportion of their time from the office/home.

The starting salary is band 6 and increases to Band 7 with successful completion of the course and application for accreditation with the BABCP.

Please note there are specific entry requirements for these training places. Please see the attached document for a list of the necessary qualifications and alternative requirements for consideration for interview.