Job Description
Position: CBT High Intensity Therapist
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week (applications for part time hours will be considered)
Service opening hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-8pm; Friday 8am-5pm; Saturday 9am-1pm
Salary: £43,742 - £50,056 per annum (NHS AfC Band 7)
Location: Hybrid (office based/remote) - Morpeth base when in the office.
About us
Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We provide services across England, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support.
Northumberland Talking Therapies is a partnership between Mental Health Matters and Sunderland Counselling Service; two local and national providers of psychological therapies with a strong track record of success.
About the role
We are seeking a qualified and motivated High Intensity Psychological Therapist to join our team. The post holders will provide high intensity interventions - predominantly Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - for individuals with a range of complex Anxiety and Depression related problems.
The post holders will work with people from different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary, and should be committed to equal opportunities.
About you:
You will hold a Clinical Qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; typically the Post-Graduate Diploma in CBT. We welcome applications from trainees approaching formal qualification. You must demonstrate the ability to work within a high volume, performance managed service, manage your own caseload and time, and be an effective communicator.
What we offer
* A minimum of 25 days annual leave per annum, plus statutory holidays, rising with length of service.
* A 5% contributory pension scheme, with the opportunity to increase contributions.
* A holistic approach to your health and wellbeing, including Employee assistance programme and personalised wellbeing action plans.
* Enhanced family friendly policies, pay and leave.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Discounted gym membership.
* Healthcare cash plan.
* A discount platform covering online, high street and supermarket purchases.
* Structured career development pathways and support from our accredited Learning Team.
Closing date: 3rd January 2025
Anticipated interview date: week commencing 13th January 2025
Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the duties, an enhanced DBS will be sought in the event of a successful application.
All disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview.
MHM is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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