Trainee High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

An exciting opportunity has arisen with Blackpool Talking Therapies. We require flexible and highly motivated individuals to undertake a Trainee High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) role.

The successful candidates will work within the service providing high intensity interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role. The training will include undertaking a Post Graduate Diploma delivered by the University of Cumbria. This training post will equip the post-holder to provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy interventions to clients with a range of complex problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective.

Candidates Requirements:

• Have a recorded/registered qualification at graduate level in nursing, social care, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy.
• Or provide evidence of meeting the Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) requirements of BABCP at interview.
• Be well organised, hardworking and demonstrate the ability to cope with a demanding job and have the ability to meet specified targets in order to deliver a high quality service.

Additional Information:

• Successful applicants will be required to sign a learning contract on taking up the position which outlines that repayment of a percentage of costs incurred by the employer during the training period will be paid back if you leave the position within 24 months of qualifying.
• The successful candidate will provide high intensity CBT interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training at the University of Cumbria. This will involve attending the university programme, completing all associated academic requirements, engaging in regular clinical supervision, and undertaking CBT appointments with clients face to face, via telephone, or video link.
• The post-holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.