CBT Therapist/ Clinical or Counselling Psychologist inDagenham inDagenham PUBLISHED MON 17 MAR 2025

We are looking for enthusiastic CBT Therapists/Clinical or Counselling Psychologists to provide therapy to clients referred to the NHS Talking Therapies Barking & Dagenham team, a primary care service working within the framework of an IAPT service model.

We are a dynamic and empowering team, and as such, the post holder will be expected to work collaboratively with Senior Practitioners, HI Intensity Therapists, Counsellors, PWPs, Employment Advisors and a range of other professionals in the team.

The post holder will also be expected to operate autonomously, providing cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to clients presenting with complex anxiety disorders and depression, therefore, a good knowledge of disorder specific CBT interventions is essential. Alongside individual therapy, the post holder will be required to offer group treatment, conduct telephone and face-to-face assessments as part of their caseload. Working within the service’s business hours (8am-8pm) and offering a minimum of one evening per week is a necessary requirement of this role, therefore, flexibility regarding working hours is important.

We actively encourage a team approach and commitment to the team’s shared values and ethos must be demonstrated through regular attendance of team meetings, supervision and operating within the service’s local policies and procedures.

What We Offer

Clinical

• Caseload compromising of varied clinical presentations, therefore strengthening skills & knowledge
• Become culturally competent by working with people with different cultural backgrounds
• The prospect to become clinically competent in providing different modes of comprehensive assessments, treatments and various models of therapy
  
  

Personal & Professional development

• Lead on projects after obtaining relevant training and experience
• Encourage development through objective setting and proactive reviews
• Undertake various responsibilities such as deliver training, or take on a consultative role between team and other services
• Support interest in a Champion role/Special Interest Group, influencing service development through research
• Opportunity to supervise staff as directed
  
  

Training & Supervision

• Organised monthly CPD that counts towards BABCP requirements
• Training in NICE compliant interventions for depression and anxiety disorders
• Regular clinical supervision, case/line management meeting and access to triage assessment supervision
• Access to regular LTC supervision
• Access to supportive learning through monthly peer supervision
  
  

Wellbeing

• Hybrid working opportunities, including agile working from various sites
• Support flexible working
• Buddy support to aid transition into new role and service
  
  

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High Cost Area Supplement – London

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary with a minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum (pro rata for part-time).

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Masuoodah Yeasmin Job title: Senior Therapist | Counselling Psychologist Email address: Telephone number:

Kaycee Groves

Senior

Tel: option 3