HI CBT Trainees

We are recruiting multiple High Intensity CBT (HICBT) training posts to undertake the Postgraduate Diploma in CBT course. Successful applicants will either attend Newcastle University starting October 2026 or Teesside University from 2nd week in January 2027. They will be expected to start the role prior to training (ideally August 2026 for October course) to allow time for a comprehensive induction. They will attend University and allocated study leave through term time & carry an appropriate clinical caseload. Salary starts at £31000 increasing to £38000 once qualified.

Information on the University training programs:

https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/3550f/

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (NHS Talking Therapies) Pg Dip course | Teesside University

These roles are notremote contracts, face to face work is expected throughout Teesside

Interviews: 8 July, 10 July,13 July,14 July 2026 face to face only

Enhanced DBS checks apply

If you have any questions you can send these to enquiries@impactonteesside.com. Due to the expected high no. of queries we can't commit to reply to everyone, please attend a drop in session if you can. See the document attached with links for the sessions on teams.

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Please note these positions are not for remote contracts and face to face working is expected

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING ELIGIBILITY

Please ensure you meet the High Intensity IAPT CBT Trainee recruitment requirements or you will not be considered for shortlisting. You must have a core profession as recognised by BABCP see BABCP for list of recognised core professions.

If you do not have a BABCP recognised core profession, you can enter via the KSA route, demonstrating that you have the knowledge, skills and attitudes required. For more information on KSA please use this link https://www.babcp.com/Knowledge-Skills-Attitudes

If you are a PWP without a core profession you must have PWP registration with BABCP and have a minimum of 2 years post qualification PWP experience working as a PWP (please note this is 2 years post board confirmation of qualifications).

If you are a counsellor you must have a minimum 2 years post qualification experience and be Accredited or eligible for Accreditation prior to beginning the course without accreditation in place you would need to complete the KSA route.

Alliance Psychological Services is an independent provider of counselling and psychological therapy services in the Tees Valley area, working across the North-East region. We work in partnership with Teesside Mind to deliver the IMPACT on Teesside service., Successful applicants will be employed by either Alliance or Teesside Mind which will be discussed at appointment.

Alliance offers first rate training and development opportunities 38 days annual leave pro rata, rising 1 day every 5 years of service as well as the option to purchase additional annual leave. EAP health scheme including costs towards eye tests glasses dental treatment physio and shopping discounts alongside a 3% contributory pension scheme. We offer life assurance and lots of health and wellbeing initiatives for staff and promote flexible working for a positive work life balance.

At Teesside Mind our staff are at the core of all we do. We offer varied and rewarding roles with substantial development opportunities and a sense of belonging. Mind offers - up to 40 days annual leave pro rata starting at 34 days inc BH and rising 1 day every year of service up to 40 days, 2 paid days a year to volunteer elsewhere, Spectrum Health and discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives and promote flexible working. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in our employment practice and service delivery.

We are Mindful Employers and Investors in People. We are Disability Confident Committed.

IMPACT has responsibility to safeguard all children and vulnerable adults in our service and follow safer recruitment for all appointments. All staff must understand their individual responsibility and be committed to safeguarding the welfare of clients.