Description
We are seeking an experienced and accredited CBT clinician to provide clinical leadership, supervision, and high-quality therapeutic interventions within our Talking Therapies service.
The postholder will deliver evidence-based CBT interventions for adults experiencing depression, anxiety disorders, and long-term health conditions, ensuring treatment is provided in line with NICE guidance and national Talking Therapies standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver specialist and routine CBT in line with NICE guidance for adults with depression and anxiety disorders.
- Maintain an active clinical caseload while modelling best practice in sessional adherence, risk management, and outcome measurement.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, formulations, and treatment plans.
- Provide clinical oversight on complex cases, including co-morbidity and risk-related presentations.
- Provide one-to-one and group supervision to Talking Therapies Team.
- Support in the allocation of clients and management of waiting lists for Step 3 modalities.
- Leadership & Service Development: Provide clinical leadership for Step 3 therapy pathways, participate in service-wide meetings, audits, and performance reviews.
- Clinical Supervision & Training: Deliver regular case supervision, skills supervision, and reflective practice for qualified and trainee High Intensity Therapists.
- Quality & Performance: Monitor clinical outcomes, recovery rates, and therapist performance using ROMs.
- Risk Management & Safeguarding: Provide senior-level input on risk assessments and crisis planning.
Person Specification:
- Postgraduate Diploma in CBT accredited by BABCP.
- Full BABCP accreditation (or eligible to apply).
- Evidence of CPD consistent with maintaining BABCP accreditation.
- Completion of a supervision course for CBT in line with NHS Talking Therapies supervision.
- Experience delivering CBT for a range of anxiety disorders and depression.
- Experience supervising or supporting CBT trainees or qualified therapists.
- Strong understanding of the Talking Therapies model, including Stepped care, performance and outcome frameworks.
- Advanced CBT skills and ability to manage complex clinical presentations.
- Skilled in delivering both individual and group CBT.
- Ability to provide high-quality supervision and feedback.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
Benefits:
- Salary: £47,000 to £48,296 a year
- Permanent, full-time position
Additional Requirements:
- Enhanced DBS clearance.
- Willingness to work flexible hours to meet service needs (e.g., early evening clinics).
- Available to work from our base in Bexleyheath, three days per week.
- Commitment to ongoing CPD and supervision requirements.