High Intensity Therapist - Northumberland

Job description

Job responsibilities

Hours of work: 37.5 hours (applications for part time hours will be considered) Service opening hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-8pm; Friday 8am-5pm; Saturday 9am-1pm Salary: £43,742 - £50,056 per annum (NHS AfC Band 7) Location: Hybrid (office based/remote) About us Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 35 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support. Everything about MHM is people focused - our people are central to delivering the highest quality of service and care to our clients and service users. At MHM we help people achieve good mental and physical wellbeing and live life to the full. Talking Matters Northumberland is a partnership between Mental Health Matters and Sunderland Counselling Service; two local and national providers of psychological therapies with a strong track record of success. About the role We are seeking a qualified and motivated High Intensity Psychological Therapist to join our team. The post holders will provide high intensity interventions - predominantly Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). They will work with clients who have a range of complex Anxiety and Depression related problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective. We offer training opportunities in a secondary High Intensity modality (Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Couples Therapy for Depression). We also have 4 clinical CPD events planned for 2024/25. The post holders will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary, and should be committed to equal opportunities. About you You will hold a Clinical Qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; typically the Post-Graduate Diploma in CBT or in High Intensity Psychological Therapies. We also welcome applications from candidates who have other Post-Graduate qualifications in an IAPT appropriate evidence based therapy. We welcome applications from trainees approaching formal qualification in any of the above. You must be able to demonstrate the ability to work within a high volume, performance managed service, manage your own caseload and time and be an effective communicator both in written and verbal communication. What we offer * A strong commitment towards continuing professional development, offering a fantastic clinical CPD programme and regular opportunities for development and training; * Investment in and a continued focus on staff well-being, including access to an employee assistance programme; * An excellent staff benefits scheme, offering discounts with a wide range of major retailers, as well as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership; * Opportunities to be involved in Special Interest Groups, focussing on harder to engage client groups and enabling staff at all levels to influence service development in this area; * Provision of quality, evidence-based psychological interventions for the people of Northumberland, offering an equitable service county wide; * Strong clinical leadership, offering skilled support and focusing on clinical and service development and innovative practice. You will go through our comprehensive training program in your first few weeks with MHM, which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role, as well as offering a great opportunity to get to know your new colleagues. Closing date: 29th February 2024* MHM offers 27 days annual leave per annum (increasing up to 33), plus statutory holidays and a 5% contributory pension scheme (matched up to 6%). At MHM not only can you expect a competitive salary, generous annual leave and pension entitlement, you can also expect to be supported in your ongoing personal and professional development. In addition, you will work with people who are passionate about supporting individuals in their day to day lives. *The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the duties, an enhanced DBS will be sought in event of a successful application. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview. MHM is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Interview/assessment: Week commencing February 5th

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualification from High Intensity NHS Talking Therapies Course (Post Graduate Diploma) Or Equivalent:
• e.g. A recorded/registered doctoral level qualification in clinical or counselling psychology/ a recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or a psychological therapy - plus further post graduate qualification training in a psychological therapy which may be CBT or another NHS Talking Therapies appropriate evidence based therapy (i.e. IPT) to at least equivalent of a post graduate diploma AND
• Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required.

Desirable

• Relevant experience in Primary Care treating anxiety and depression.
• Low Intensity PWP qualification/Graduate Mental Health Worker with experience of working within an NHS Talking Therapies service.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
• Experience of working in Primary Care Services.
• Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
• Ability to manage own caseload and time
• Demonstrates high standards in written communication
• Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers
• Experience with routine outcome monitoring
• Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups

Desirable

• Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
• Experience of working with military veterans or people with sensory impairment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Mental Health Matters

Address

42, Richard Stannard House, Bridge Street,Blyth,Northumberland,NE24 2AG

Blyth

NE24 2AG

Employer's website

https://www.mhm.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)