CBT Therapist (2 posts)

Part-time – fixed term 3 year contract

Salary

NJC Scale Point 25-26, £29,577 - £30,451 (pro-rata)

Hours of work

30 hours per week, Worked over 5 shifts, Monday – Sunday (our service is open Monday-Friday 9am - 8pm and Saturday-Sunday 10am - 1pm)

Location

Current remote working from home due to Covid-19 restrictions providing online/telephone counselling.  This post will then be based in the city (with possible travel to outreach locations).  Travel is required as part of this role and so access to a car is needed.

Job Purpose

To deliver evidence-based psychological therapies in the form of CBT and EMDR and model good practice for working with survivors of sexual violence (age 18+) which is safe, ethical and effective and supports key outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of clients and providing evidence-based psychological interventions in the form of CBT and EMDR for short and medium term sessions
• To undertake rigorous Clinical Assessments and identify and action needs/risks and safeguarding matters appropriately and in a timely manner
• To formulate, plan and monitor individualised Recovery Focused Support Plans with clients including effective signposting and referrals as necessary
• Liaise effectively with key personnel and colleagues to contribute to the safe and productive day to day running of the therapeutic service

Essential experience, qualifications & skills

• A Masters Level Qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and accreditation with BABCP
• EMDR qualification and accreditation with the EMDR Association UK
• Experience of conducting Clinical Risk Assessments
• Have in-depth knowledge of issues affecting people who have experienced sexual violence, both recent and non-recent
• Experience of delivering a wide range of therapeutic approaches to mental health problems and experience of routine outcome monitoring & ability to meet agreed specified service targets.
• Excellent IT and interpersonal skills

Further information or requirements

• Applicants who successfully pass the initial set questions will be sent an application pack. A completed application form is needed in order to fully apply for this post.
• Travel across Nottinghamshire will be required as part of this role and so access to a vehicle is required.
• Successful applicants will be subject to DBS vetting
• Applicants must have a valid Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Certificate prior to starting this role.

Closing date: 12noon on 14th February

Interview date: TBC - Early March