Job Description

Job Title: Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT)
Location: West Cheshire (Remote or On-site options available)
Salary: 32ph Ltd
Reports to: West Cheshire Team Manager
Accountable to: Clinical Service Manager

Job Summary:
As a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT), you will play a critical role in our multidisciplinary Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) team. You will conduct mental health assessments, provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions, and create care plans for young people experiencing a variety of mental health challenges. This includes supporting individuals following self-harm incidents and coordinating follow-up care after hospital discharge.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Duties:

• Deliver cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based interventions to children, adolescents, and families.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and develop tailored care plans.
• Provide both individual and group therapy, involving carers and family members as appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, referrers, and service users.
• Maintain high clinical standards by adhering to ethical guidelines and confidentiality protocols.

Training and Supervision:

• Participate in regular clinical supervision.
• Supervise and mentor trainees or other staff as needed.
• Contribute to internal and external training initiatives to promote professional growth.

Policy and Service Development:

• Support waiting list management and service improvements in collaboration with leadership.
• Assist in developing policies and protocols for the team.

Research and Development:

• Utilise research and evidence-based practices to enhance service delivery.
• Participate in audits, evaluations, and other service improvement projects.

Professional Development and Compliance:

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and mental health policies.
• Adhere to professional codes of practice and the Trust's standards for clinical record keeping and data management.

Requirements:

Essential Qualifications:

• Degree in nursing, social care, or psychology.
• Certification in CBT accredited by BABCP (British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies).

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Expertise in psychological assessment and CBT interventions.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex information effectively.
• Proven experience in risk management and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Experience in teaching, supervision, and research.
• Knowledge of physical health and PTSD in the context of mental health care.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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