About this role
Job summary
Are you a qualified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT) and/or EMDR practitioner looking for your next challenge?
Everyturn Mental Health is recruiting a High Intensity Therapist to join our NHS Wirral Talking Therapies Service. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing service dedicated to improving outcomes for people experiencing anxiety disorders and depression through evidence-based psychological therapies.
This role offers an excellent development and progression opportunity for clinicians who are newly qualified, recently accredited, returning to practice, or looking to transition into NHS Talking Therapies from another mental health setting. You'll be supported to further develop your clinical expertise within a well-established and innovative service.
Important Edibility Requirements
Please note that this opportunity is not open to clinicians currently employed within an NHS Talking Therapies service in a High Intensity Therapist role.
Main duties of the job
As a High Intensity Therapist, you will provide disorder-specific assessments, formulation and evidence-based CBT and/or EMDR interventions for people experiencing anxiety disorders and depression.
You will deliver NICE-compliant Step 3 interventions across a range of settings, including face-to-face, telephone, online and community-based appointments throughout Wirral
About us
We are proud to have been recognised and certified as a Great Place to Work, which speaks volumes on how much we value our staff members. In return for the hard work and dedication from our teams, we offer the following benefits:
30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days at 5 years service) pro rata for part-time and the option to purchase or sell days Enhanced pension Wagestream - ability to release earnings, giving you instant access to your pay Smart Clinic Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistant Programme, GP and priority physiotherapy access and shopping discounts with the opportunity to sign up for a Blue Light Card Enhanced life assurance scheme, payment being three times your annual salary Plus, many more great benefits on offerHere at Everyturn Mental Health we champion equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation by ensuring our opportunities are open to all and our approach is inclusive. We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.
We welcome you to be yourself at work and have a range of Colleague Networks for members and allies of the LGBTQ+; Black, Asian and minority ethnic; menopause and neurodivergent communities.
We particularly encourage applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds, as we strive to ensure our service reflects the diversity within our locality.
Job description Job responsibilities
Everyturn Mental Health is recruiting a High Intensity Therapist to join our NHS Wirral Talking Therapies Service. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing service dedicated to improving outcomes for people experiencing anxiety disorders and depression through evidence-based psychological therapies.
This role offers an excellent development and progression opportunity for clinicians who are newly qualified, recently accredited, returning to practice, or looking to transition into NHS Talking Therapies from another mental health setting. You'll be supported to further develop your clinical expertise within a well-established and innovative service.
Important Edibility Requirements
Please note that this opportunity is not open to clinicians currently employed within an NHS Talking Therapies service in a High Intensity Therapist role.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship as it does not meet the requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
Applicants must:
Hold a Postgraduate Diploma in High Intensity Psychological Interventions or an equivalent accredited CBT qualification and/or have completed an accredited EMDR training programme Be professionally accredited with the relevant body (e.g. BABCP or EMDR UK), or be fully eligible and working towards accreditation Ability to work within all service operation hours, between 9am-8pmAbout the role:
As a High Intensity Therapist, you will provide disorder-specific assessments, formulation and evidence-based CBT and/or EMDR interventions for people experiencing anxiety disorders and depression.
You will deliver NICE-compliant Step 3 interventions across a range of settings, including face-to-face, telephone, online and community-based appointments throughout Wirral
About you:
We're looking for enthusiastic and compassionate clinicians who can demonstrate:
Experience delivering evidence-based CBT and/or EMDR interventions Strong assessment, formulation and risk management skills The ability to manage a busy caseload and work to service targets Excellent organisational and communication skills A flexible and collaborative approach to service deliveryDesirable:
NHS Talking Therapies High Intensity Supervisor qualification or equivalent supervisory experienceWhat We Offer In Return
We are proud to have been recognised and certified as a Great Place to Work, which speaks volumes on how much we value our staff members. In return for the hard work and dedication from our teams, we offer the following benefits:
30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days at 5 years service) pro rata for part-time and the option to purchase or sell days Enhanced pension Wagestream - ability to release earnings, giving you instant access to your pay Smart Clinic Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistant Programme, GP and priority physiotherapy access and shopping discounts with the opportunity to sign up for a Blue Light Card Enhanced life assurance scheme, payment being three times your annual salary Plus, many more great benefits on offerHere at Everyturn Mental Health we champion equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation by ensuring our opportunities are open to all and our approach is inclusive. We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.
We welcome you to be yourself at work and have a range of Colleague Networks for members and allies of the LGBTQ+; Black, Asian and minority ethnic; menopause and neurodivergent communities.
We particularly encourage applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds, as we strive to ensure our service reflects the diversity within our locality.
In order to streamline our recruitment process, once we have received a sufficient number of applications, we reserve the right to expire vacancies, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Hold a Postgraduate Diploma in High Intensity Psychological Interventions or an equivalent accredited CBT qualification and/or have completed an accredited EMDR training programme Be professionally accredited with the relevant body (e.g. BABCP or EMDR UK), or be fully eligible and working towards accreditation
Desirable
NHS Talking Therapies High Intensity Supervisor qualification or equivalent supervisory experience
Experience Essential
Experience delivering evidence-based CBT and/or EMDR interventions Strong assessment, formulation and risk management skills The ability to manage a busy caseload and work to service targets Excellent organisational and communication skills A flexible and collaborative approach to service delivery
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 Everyturn Mental Health
Address Everyurn Mental Health
Woodside Business Park
Shore Rd
Birkenhead
CH41 1EL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.everyturn.org/careers-at-everyturn/ (Opens in a new tab)