CBT Therapist

Job summary

The post holder will be part of a team of clinicians whose responsibility is to provide psychological services for people with an at risk mental state in primary care and supporting GPs by working across designated practices according to population need.

The post-holder will be responsible, with other team members, for the delivery of high intensity psychological interventions delivered within ARMS. Clinical provision includes assessment, formulation and time-limited evidence based interventions within primary care as and when appropriate.

The post holder will also play a role in the education, training and support around psychological issues for professionals. Staff members will be a part of the duty roster and expected to complete CAARMS assessments (after completing CAARMS training).

Team members will play an active role in influencing the development of mental health care services through their involvement in evaluation and audit. They will also participate in research initiatives on an as and when required basis.

Main duties of the job

Providing CBT within ARMS to those aged 14-35 in South West Essex. The post-holder will work as a member of a locality team within ARMS, providing effective evidence based post holder will be part of an ARMS service and will provide CBT interventions using approved psychotherapeutic modalities. The post holder will work with clients who have a range of difficulties including depression and anxiety disorders for which ARMS is demonstrated to be a suitable service.

The service offers a holistic model of care to patients who are at risk of developing a first episode of psychosis. The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities and equality of access to treatment.

About us

Inclusion, created in 2002 is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, including, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West Mercia, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thurrock, support individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health. We believe that the individuals and families who use our services should receive high quality, committed and inclusive care, realising all the benefits a modern NHS organisation can work with patients and our staff teams to achieve the best outcomes we can. We invest heavily in training and development, and the wellbeing of our people, both staff and service users is central to who we are. Here at MPFT, we are proud of the comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle support offer available, in addition to in-house training and coaching support. Our services are robustly governed, evidence-based, inclusive, and designed and provided in conjunction with service users. We are committed to providing the best service we can, and if you share our values, we want you on our team

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full job description and person specification, please see the attached documents:

To maintain an individual caseload; working independently and using own initiative. To be accountable for the direct delivery of clinical work where there is a frequent requirement for intense concentration and frequent exposure to highly charged emotional circumstance. Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service and assess the appropriateness of therapy for service users, and participate in referral meetings and MDTs. Undertake client-centred interviews which identify areas where the person wishes to see change and or recovery, and make an accurate assessment of risk to self and others. - To use a recognised theoretical framework and specialist knowledge to formulate individual programmes of care. Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments 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. Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary. Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualification from a High Intensity CBT Course (Post Graduate Diploma)

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrates an understanding of an at risk mental state and how it could present within an ARMS setting

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