High Intensity (CBT) Therapist and HIT Psychotherapeutic Counsellor

An opportunity exists for enthusiastic, qualified IAPT compliant cognitive behavioural therapists or qualified psychotherapeutic counsellors with an IAPT compliant qualification (PCE-CFD, DIT, IPT, Couples Therapy for Depression) and who share our passion for great patient care and making a difference, to apply for roles within our busy IAPT service based in SE Essex. The post holders will work alongside a large team that includes psychological wellbeing practitioners, cognitive behavioural therapists, and primary care counsellors/therapists who provide a range of NICE approved therapeutic interventions for depression and anxiety disorders. This is a demanding but well supported position.

The successful applicants will be accredited with a relevant professional body, have completed an approved IAPT compliant training, be skilled and experienced in dealing with assessment and treatment provision of Step 3 interventions for clients presenting with depression and anxiety disorders, highly motivated with the ability to organise and prioritise their own workload. Applicants working towards full accreditation can be considered and, if successful, there would be a requirement to complete accreditation within 12 months.

Successful applicants will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.

Therapy For You is an IAPT primary care therapy service based in SE and NE Essex working from our own premises, GP surgeries and community settings. We deliver a range of services including self-help psycho educational courses, therapy groups, online/digital therapeutic services and individual therapies including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). The service works with adults presenting with mild, moderate and severe anxiety and depression.

We are committed to providing an out of hours service to the community and this involves working some evenings or Saturdays, typically 6-9pm or 9am-1pm respectively.

Therapists will predominantly use Cognitive and/or Behavioural Therapy in line with the available evidence base as their main, or one of their main therapeutic models and have demonstrable experience of working in mental health services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

CLINICAL

• Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service
• Assess clients for suitability for psychological therapies.

Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the department’s referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary.

• Formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes for clients.
• Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
• Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service and keep accurate records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols.
• Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Manager.

Further details are available in the Job Description and Person Specification.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of We Care, We Learn, We Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer, the Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.