Trainee High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Therapist

We are looking to recruit 14 Trainee High Intensity CBT Therapists to join We Are With You within Kent and Medway NHS Talking Therapies. WithYou is a leading national charity providing evidence based support for mental health, substance use, and family services across the UK.

We will provide you with the experience you need to develop your clinical practice and equip you with the skills you need to help clients on their journey to recovery. The first step to achieve this is a thorough induction, shadowing qualified CBT therapists and CBT therapy groups. Throughout your role, you will provide therapy to clients with a range of common mental health problems to develop your clinical skills. 

We are keen that you learn from your colleagues, direct supervisor, and the wider organisation. To support this we are proud to offer monthly training sessions, weekly 1-2-1 supervision, group supervision, and reflective practice. You will be part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team of highly experienced practitioners and leaders, who are passionate about making a difference to people's lives. 

In addition, this exciting opportunity includes an NHS funded Postgraduate Diploma course which will give you the skills to assess and deliver NICE recommended CBT interventions in community settings, for people suffering with symptoms of anxiety and depression. For more information, see the candidate pack. 

This is a permanent full-time role for 37.5 hours per week, dependent on successfully obtaining the Post Graduate Diploma as we are committed to your continued development and retention within our organisation. The position will be home-based but travel within Kent will be needed to attend the Post Graduate Diploma training course, in person client work in the community, and team training and meetings. 

About the company

Everyone should feel comfortable getting the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.

At We Are With You we work with people on their own goals, whether that’s staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that’s right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online.

We provide a free and confidential service without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year. 

We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday plus a bank holiday allowance (pro rata for part time staff) 
• 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
• An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
• 1 additional day of annual leave for 5 years service
• Auto-enrollment into We Are With You’s pension scheme
• Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
• Funding for accreditation fees once qualified