Cognitive Behavioral Specialist

Position Overview

We are seeking enthusiastic and self-driven professionals to join our Talking Therapies (Improving Access to Psychological Therapy/IAPT) Service.

The Talking Therapies team comprises dedicated Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs), Cognitive Behavioral Specialists, and Counsellors who provide a variety of support aimed at facilitating positive changes to alleviate stress and anxiety while enhancing overall wellbeing.

A vacancy has arisen for a qualified Cognitive Behavioral Specialist who is committed to delivering impactful and effective therapeutic interventions to tackle prevalent mental health issues. This role is part of a team that values the importance of community and personal growth.

Note: Only applicants who have completed their training as a CBT specialist will be considered. Full BABCP accreditation is required.

Key Responsibilities

Our Cognitive Behavioral Specialists provide accessible screening, assessment, and treatment for mild to moderate mental health challenges. This role offers service users a greater degree of choice and flexibility through a comprehensive range of therapeutic options, including psycho-educational workshops, individual therapy sessions, and group or computerized CBT programs.

Candidates should demonstrate a proven history of achieving high-quality service outcomes in line with established performance metrics. Strong interpersonal skills, effective time management, the ability to work independently, and a passion for contributing to an evolving IAPT environment are essential.

The Talking Therapies service is innovative and forward-thinking, providing prompt and accessible mental health screening, assessment, and treatment while empowering individuals to play an active role in selecting their preferred interventions.

Our services are grounded in principles of mental health promotion, recovery, choice, empowerment, and personal accountability.

In return, we offer opportunities for ongoing professional development, high-quality clinical supervision, supportive management, and training opportunities both internally and externally.

About Our Organization

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust delivers a variety of services, including secondary mental health care across the region. Our specialized offerings include inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health, and forensic services, encompassing both low and medium secure care.

Additionally, the Trust provides a range of physical health and well-being services in collaboration with various partners in the community.

We promote flexible working arrangements, believing that a healthy work/life balance enhances the wellbeing of our NHS employees. We are open to discussing various working patterns, including term-time, part-time, compressed hours, flexi-time, and career breaks. Applicants are encouraged to clearly state their preferences in their applications and discuss these options during the interview process.

For further information, please visit our official website.

Job Responsibilities

For more details regarding this role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

• Recognized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Post Graduate (Master's Level) diploma.
• Provisional CBT Accreditation with BABCP.
• Professional qualification in health or social care, RMN, or Social Worker OR KSA equivalence.

Knowledge Requirements:

Essential Knowledge:

• Advanced understanding of cognitive behavioral therapy theory and practice.
• Proficient communication skills, both verbal and written, to convey complex and sensitive information to clients, their families, caregivers, and other professionals.
• Familiarity with the NHS Talking Therapies (formerly IAPT) model and a willingness to contribute to clinical service development.

Experience Requirements:

Essential Experience:

• Extensive experience working with a diverse range of clients, addressing various clinical severities while maintaining professionalism in challenging situations.
• Significant experience in delivering specialized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy assessments and treatments for clients in Adult Mental Health, effectively managing a personal caseload.
• Experience in risk management and safeguarding in accordance with relevant policies.

Skills Requirements:

Essential Skills:

• Ability to maintain high levels of concentration and engagement.
• Capacity for self-reflection and appropriate use of clinical supervision.
• Competence in handling emotionally distressing situations.