Specialist Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Practitioner

2 weeks ago


Newtown, United Kingdom Powys Teaching Health Board Full time

Powys Adult Psychology and Psychological Therapy Service are looking for an experienced, compassionate, and motivated cognitive behavioural therapist to join our collaborative, friendly and supportive team.
As a service we believe in investing in the personal and professional development of our team through a bespoke programme of CPD, supervision and mentoring. We are very keen to support clinicians to further develop their expertise in CBT to support people experiencing mental health difficulties including psychosis, eating disorders, trauma, and complex emotional needs.
The Psychology and Psychological Therapy Service is highly regarded within the Mental Health and Learning Disability Directorate. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a key intervention pathway as part of our ‘core offer’ as a service. We pride ourselves on delivering person-centred and evidence-based psychological interventions in line with local and national legislation, policy and guidelines.
Providing high intensity and highly specialist Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) to clients with moderate to severe and/or enduring psychological/mental health difficulties within the Adult Psychology and Psychological Therapies service ( developing specialist interventions such as CBTp, CBTe, and Trauma Focused CBT, as appropriate).
Contribute to the provision of training, consultation, CBT supervision and support and advice to colleagues within the mental health service. This may include providing group or individual CBT supervision to Mental Health Practitioners, Assistant Psychologists, Clinical Associates in Applied Psychology, Trainee Clinical/Counselling Psychologists, and CBT Therapists. (training will be available to support clinicians to develop their supervisory skills and competencies).
Attending Multidisciplinary Team Meetings, providing consultation, team formulation, specialist supervision and advise; offering psychological assessments and formulations; and liaising with the CMHT and other services regarding referrals to the Adult Psychology and Psychological Therapy Service.
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.



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