Trainee High Intensity CBT Therapist

The post holder will work in the service for three days of the week using the newly developed skills, whilst attending the training programme for the other two days. During training, post holders will be expected to attend one day per week at one of our base locations across Bedford Borough and Central Beds, and will also be required to work one late evening shift (Monday or Thursday, 12-8pm) per week. Following completion of training, an additional clinic day at an alternative community-based location in Bedford Borough and Central Beds will be introduced.

• A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following at graduate level in mental health nursing, medicine, social work, occupational therapy, psychotherapy or psychotherapeutic counselling, clinical or counselling psychology, teacher or special needs educator or probation officer.
• Or Qualified PWP, Post qualification experience in NHS Talking Therapies. Evidence of meeting the Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) requirements of BABCP.
Experience Essential
• Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
• Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
• Ability to manage own caseload and time
• Demonstrates high standards in written communication
• Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers
• Experience of assessing for risk in an adult population
Knowledge and Skills Essential
• Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
• Computer literate
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Has received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
Person Specification Education/ Qualification/ Training Essential
• A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following at graduate level in mental health nursing, medicine, social work, occupational therapy, psychotherapy or psychotherapeutic counselling, clinical or counselling psychology, teacher or special needs educator or probation officer.
• Or Qualified PWP, Post qualification experience in NHS Talking Therapies. Evidence of meeting the Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) requirements of BABCP.
Experience Essential
• Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
• Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
• Ability to manage own caseload and time
• Demonstrates high standards in written communication
• Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers
• Experience of assessing for risk in an adult population
Knowledge and Skills Essential
• Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
• Computer literate
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Has received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
  
  Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are - We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.