*INTERNAL MPFT APPS* CBTp Therapist, Early Intervention in Psychosis

This is a three day per week post, offering an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic practitioner to develop their skills and positively contribute to the already strong complement of therapies offered by the team. Good support and professional supervision is offered. Close relationships also exist with multi-agency partners and other specialist services. You will be responsible for the delivery of cognitive behavioural therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy for psychosis to a range of service users experiencing a first episode of psychosis. You will also play an integral role in assessing individuals newly referred to the service, and contributing to psychological formulation for those already on caseload. We are a county-wide based team and our operational working hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, with some flexibility when required to engage with our service users. We are committed to Agile working in accordance with MPFT trust policy and guidance. Travel across the county is to expected within the role., Working as a caseload holder with individuals experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis, you will have

• Full qualification and sufficient experience at delivering CBT/CBTp interventions to individuals experiencing psychosis
• Experience of having worked with young people who are experiencing or have been suspected of experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis
• Knowledge of the philosophy around Early Intervention in Psychosis
• The ability to demonstrate enthusiasm/commitment to our service user group
• Effective interpersonal skills
• A willingness to work assertively and creatively to engage our service users
  
  By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
• Supporting your career development and progression
• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Options for flexible working
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
• If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
• Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
• Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
• Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccinations every year
• Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
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