Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
High Intensity CBT Therapist
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Are you an experienced CBT Therapist looking to join Dorset HealthCare's Children and Young People's Mental Health (CYPMH) Service
Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide specialist CBT assessment and evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing anxiety, depression and other common mental health difficulties.
You will work collaboratively with young people, families, schools and partner agencies, delivering high-quality care in line with NICE guidance and a stepped-care approach. The role also offers opportunities to contribute to service development, supervision and quality improvement.
CYPMH Dorset – A Service in Transformation
CYPMH Dorset is entering an exciting period of growth, with new investments enabling us to enhance our services in line with Thrive principles. This role will evolve as we develop, initially supporting existing teams during transition. Positions are pan-Dorset, and future service delivery may include extended operational hours as we expand.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills, influence new initiatives and help shape the future of children's mental health services across Dorset. We welcome applications from BABCP-accredited CBT Therapists and registered professionals with significant experience of delivering CBT within mental health services.
CAMHS CBT Therapist
CAMHS CBT Therapist is 37.5 Hours per week with minimum of 22.5 hours.
Our service is undergoing significant growth and transformation, with new investment and development underway. During this period, roles are pan-Dorset, and you may work from a temporary base while new structures are embedded. Flexible working, including extended hours, may be required.
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As a CAMHS CBT Therapist, you will provide specialist CBT assessments and evidence-based interventions for children and young people with anxiety, depression and related mental health difficulties.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Delivering CBT interventions in line with NICE guidance and service protocols.
- Completing specialist psychological assessments, formulations and risk assessments.
- Working closely with families, carers, schools and partner agencies to support recovery and positive outcomes.
- Maintaining accurate clinical records, outcome measures and activity data.
- Supporting a stepped-care approach through effective multidisciplinary working and appropriate step-up/step-down arrangements.
- Contributing to clinical audit, service evaluation and quality improvement activities.
- Providing consultation, teaching and supervision to colleagues and trainees where appropriate.
- Participating in team duty systems and contributing to the ongoing development of psychological therapies across CYPMH services.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a transforming service and play a key role in improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people across Dorset.
About Dorset HealthCare
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
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We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do, and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Chloe Duffin
Job title: CBT Lead
Email address: chloe.duffin@nhs.net
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