Cognitive Behavioural Therapist - Intensive Life Skills

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to work with individuals with complex emotional needs based in clinic or community venues within Lichfield, Tamworth, Burton, Uttoxeter and surrounding areas.

You would be working within the Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT), Older Adults and The Intensive Life Skills (ILS) Pathway to provide assessment and intervention for adults 17+ experiencing complex emotional difficulties as part of the Adult Mental Health Service. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide evidence-based interventions.

You will support the service as either a highly skilled Cognitive Behavioural Therapist working within highly psychologically minded, enthusiastic, dedicated and supportive teams to support service-users who present with high levels of emotional distress and often have histories of complex trauma, neurodiversity and/or adverse experiences.

The services use therapeutic models including Structured Clinical Management (SCM), attachment theory, behavioural theory, Compassion-Focussed Therapy, EMDR, Trauma-Focussed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mentalisation-Based Treatment. The successful candidate will have already completed or be working towards completion of the Advanced Application of CBT to Personality Difficulties.

You will need to travel independently over a large geographical area and will require suitable transport., As a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, you will be expected to be a named worker and undertake holistic comprehensive assessments and formulation of complex clinical presentations, including risk assessments and risk management.

The role will involve:

Being part of the joint pathway for individuals with complex emotional needs across community mental health services and will provide high intensity interventions - initially cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for personality difficulties.

Working with clients who have a range of complex mental health disorders with secondary care needs for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective.

Work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.

Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.

Participate in both delivering and receiving a range of managerial, clinical, and professional supervision and clinical development within the pathway.

The delivery of interventions on an individual and group basis with service users who have difficulty regulating their emotions and utilise self-harm to manage high levels of distress.

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.