HI-CBT Therapists, Psychotherapist or Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
We're on the lookout for a skilled CBT Therapists, Psychotherapists or Clinical/Counselling Psychologists to join our exceptional therapy team.
The funding for this vacancy is available through a special program to recruit fully qualified and accredited therapists who are already trained to deliver a NICE recommended high intensity talking therapy (CBT, CfD, DIT, IPT, MBCT or EMDR) and who are not currently in employment in an NHS Talking Therapies service.
Due to the unique funding arrangements, please be aware that we are not able to consider applications from any therapist who is currently in paid employment in an NHS Talking Therapies service, or any therapist who is not already trained and accredited to deliver a NICE recommended high intensity therapy that we offer. The only exception to this is Clinical Psychology trainees who are at the end of their training and whose qualification and BABCP accreditation is pending.
Main duties of the job
Embark on an exciting journey with us! The ideal candidate will bring finely honed assessment and therapy skills tailored for a Primary Care IAPT service. Beyond your foundational training, we're committed to enhancing your expertise with specialised training in a relational-based IAPT modality, such as Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) or Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), within the first year of joining.
As a valuable team member, you'll manage a caseload of telephone/video clients, complemented by a select group of face-to-face engagements. Our staff currently attend clinics for up to two days a week, balancing the remaining workweek from the comfort of home--a strategy continually refined to meet our evolving clinical demands.
Flexibility is our forte, and we enthusiastically welcome applications from those seeking part-time or flexible hours. Operating Monday to Thursday (8 am to 8 pm) and Friday (8 am to 5 pm), you have the freedom to nominate your preferred working hours, with a commitment to work a minimum of one evening per week.
About us
Step into the welcoming community of Newham Talking Therapies (NTT), a well-established primary care (IAPT) talking therapies service known for its steady and supportive atmosphere. Nestled in the diverse borough of Newham, our service provides practitioners with opportunities to learn from our varied residents and collaborate with our experienced staff.
Whether you're seeking to expand your therapy skills, gain expertise, or explore avenues for clinical or managerial growth, NTT offers a space for your professional journey. We are dedicated to supporting our team members' progression, creating roles that allow for the development of clinical expertise in specialized areas aligned with service needs.
As a part of NTT, you'll receive regular supervision from experienced clinicians and have access to various in-house Continuing Professional Development (CPD) events. Committed to maintaining a healthy work-life balance, we prioritise a positive working environment.
Our mission is straightforward: to make a positive impact on people's lives by enhancing their quality of life. Rooted in values like We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive, we seek individuals who embody these principles in their interactions with service users, carers, and colleagues within the Trust and our partner organizations.
Job responsibilities
You will work alongside professionals from various clinical approaches trained in modalities such as guided self-help, EMDR, IPT, DIT, CfD, BCT and more! You would also hold a small caseload of face-to-face clients and offer the majority of your clinical work via video and telephone. Currently, our staff are attending our clinical buildings one day a week and then working the rest of the week at home, this would be continually reviewed in line with our clinical demands.
Explore the welcoming world of NTT at https://newhamtalkingtherapies.nhs.uk/. Join us in contributing to the future of mental health services in a team that values your well-being and supports your professional journey.
As part of East London Foundation Trust, NTT provides benefits like a competitive NHS pension, cycle to work and car lease schemes, NHS discounts, interest-free train ticket loans, wellbeing classes, and an employee assistance program. Engage with staff networks, enjoy reduced childcare subsidies during school holidays, and explore more.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
* Doctoral level training in clinical/counselling psychology (HCPC registered)
* Or Psychological therapist accredited with HCPC or UKPC
Experience
* Experience of working with a wide range of Psychological problems in Primary Care/ IAPT settings
* Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
* Ability to manage own caseload and time
Knowledge and Skills
* Full range of skills and competencies as laid out in the competence framework
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Has received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
* Understanding of issues surrounding clinical risk
* Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
* Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety disorders and depression and how these problems may present in Primary Care
* Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health / benefits & employment systems
* Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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