Specialist Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Practitioner

NHS; Newtown; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job description

Specialist Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Practitioner

Powys Adult Psychology and Psychological Therapy Service are looking for an experienced, compassionate, and motivated cognitive behavioural therapist to join our collaborative, friendly and supportive team.

As a service we believe in investing in the personal and professional development of our team through a bespoke programme of CPD, supervision and mentoring. We are very keen to support clinicians to further develop their expertise in CBT to support people experiencing mental health difficulties including psychosis, eating disorders, trauma, and complex emotional needs.

The Psychology and Psychological Therapy Service is highly regarded within the Mental Health and Learning Disability Directorate. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a key intervention pathway as part of our 'core offer' as a service. We pride ourselves on delivering person-centred and evidence-based psychological interventions in line with local and national legislation, policy and guidelines.

We are open to considering part-time arrangements for the right candidate in addition to considering agile working arrangements. There will be an expectation to offer face to face clinics in one or more of our clinical bases in Newtown, Welshpool, and Llandrindod Wells.

Main duties of the job

Providing high intensity and highly specialist Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) to clients with moderate to severe and/or enduring psychological/mental health difficulties within the Adult Psychology and Psychological Therapies service (developing specialist interventions such as CBTp, CBTe, and Trauma Focused CBT, as appropriate). Contribute to the provision of training, consultation, CBT supervision and support and advice to colleagues within the mental health service. This may include providing group or individual CBT supervision to Mental Health Practitioners, Assistant Psychologists, Clinical Associates in Applied Psychology, Trainee Clinical/Counselling Psychologists, and CBT Therapists. (training will be available to support clinicians to develop their supervisory skills and competencies). The service is keen to expand our provision of specialist psychological interventions and would welcome candidates with additional training and qualifications or with an interest in additional training and supervision in evidence-based interventions (such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, CAT). Attending Multidisciplinary Team Meetings, providing consultation, team formulation, specialist supervision and advice; offering psychological assessments and formulations; and liaising with the CMHT and other services regarding referrals to the Adult Psychology and Psychological Therapy Service.

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or knowledge

• HPCP registrant or professional for undertaking assessment under Part 1 of the Mental Health Measure (Wales) OR BACP Registered and Accredited Counsellor Or Psychotherapist
• BABCP Accredited CBT Practitioner (3) Or Provisional accreditation awarded by the BABCP (2) OR Recent successful completion of a Level 2 BABCP accredited course with well progressed supervised practice and portfolio for accreditation within the next 6 months (2)
• Up to date knowledge of legislation, policy, and professional issues pertinent to the area of specialism and its contexts
• Specialist knowledge in relation to complex mental health difficulties
• Formal supervision training in CBT
• Portfolio evidencing supervised practice in supervision and further relevant training

Experience

• Significant experience as a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Registered Social Worker or Accredited Counsellor working with clients with moderate to severe and complex mental health difficulties
• Extensive experience of undertaking Psychological assessments and providing evidence based interventions for a range of mental health difficulties
• Expertise in managing and treating a range of highly complex client presentations
• Experience of providing supervision / consultation

Aptitude and Abilities

• Demonstrate situations where effective leadership and management skills have been used
• Evidence of undertaking presentations to groups
• Able to contain and work with organisational challenges and manage the stress of others
• Significant ability in the supervision of staff working with highly complex problems

Values and Other

• Demonstrate PTHB Values
• Ability to travel within geographical area

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.

Lead Consultant Psychologist, Adult Mental Health

£46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum pro rata