Band 7 – CBT Therapist – CAMHS – Bedford

An exciting new opportunity has opened for a Qualified High-Intensity Band 7 CAMHS CBT Therapist to join a dynamic talking therapy CAMHS team in an NHS trust based in Bedford to work hybrid (2 days in service, 3 days from home). The appointed Cognitive behavioural therapist will be able to start as soon as possible, working full-time/part-time hours each week for 3 months initially.

The trust seeks an experienced CAMHS CBT to join our well-established team. The post holder will be a part of a team that prides itself on creative, innovative, and evidence-based approaches to our work with service users and carers and value a supportive and reflective culture in the work environment. Applying therapists must have completed LTC training, BABCP accreditation.

To be considered for this role, applying therapists must have the following:

• A postgraduate diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Full BABCP accreditation
• Completed LTC training
• Extensive Mental Health experience
• The ability to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
• Be comfortable providing 1:1 or group consultation (face-to-face and via telephone)
• An IAPT supervision course is ideal, but not essential for the role
• Be empathetic and understanding

Benefits of locum work:

• Daily payroll
• Variety of work opportunities in NHS and private sectors
• Expand your skill set more quickly
• Flexible hours of work

Why Pulse?

Pulse are the leading healthcare recruiter for Psychological Therapies, and we work closely with our NHS and private clients, to place qualified professionals into both permanent and locum roles across the UK.

• Online interviews via HireVue
• First class support and advice from our specialist consultant teams
• Assistance with travel and finding accommodation
• Streamlined compliance process, utilising new online technology
• Access to high-quality voluntary training
• £300 Recommend a Friend bonus scheme*

*Terms and conditions*

Not for you but know the ideal Cognitive behavioural therapist?

If you are registered with Pulse and recommend a friend to us, you can earn £300 per recommendation once they have worked over 200 hours*.

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