CYP CBT Therapist
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist to join our 0–18 Children and Young People’s Mental Health Service (CYPMHS) within our Crewe and Winsford clinics.
This role is ideal for a CBT therapist who is passionate about delivering high-quality, evidence-based interventions to children, young people and their families. The successful candidate will provide specialist assessment, formulation and CBT interventions for young people presenting with a range of emotional and mental health difficulties, including those with complex presentations and associated risk.
As a clinician within the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will contribute to the ongoing development of the CBT pathway, support waiting list management, provide consultation and supervision to colleagues and play an active role in service development, quality improvement and clinical governance. The role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with a range of professionals across health, education, social care and the voluntary sector to improve outcomes for children and young people.
The successful candidate will provide specialist Cognitive Behavioural Therapy assessments and evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties. They will manage a clinical caseload, develop formulations and treatment plans, undertake risk assessments and work collaboratively with families, schools and partner agencies to support positive outcomes.
As a Band 7 clinician, the post holder will play a key role within the multidisciplinary team, providing consultation, supervision and clinical leadership to colleagues. They will contribute to service development, support waiting list management, participate in audit and quality improvement activities and help ensure that the service delivers safe, effective care.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent clinical assessment, formulation, risk management and therapeutic skills, alongside the ability to engage young people with complex presentations. We are seeking an individual who is compassionate, resilient and highly motivated, with strong communication and leadership skills, a commitment to evidence-based practice and a passion for improving the mental health and wellbeing of our children and young people.
We anticipate that there will be a high level of applications for this post, and so potential applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
For further information and for informal discussion please contact: Stephen Peake Team Manager
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you’ll find something to suit you at CWP.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Stephen Peake Job title: Team Manager Email address: stephen.peake@nhs.net Telephone number: 01270253841
If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or telephone 01244 393100
