High Intensity Therapist
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Blackpool, FY3 9ESView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 October 2026
11 days leftJob description
The post holder will work as part of the Children and Young People's Mental Health (CYPMH) Service, supporting the delivery of high-quality, person-ce...
This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). As part of the team you will take a leadership role in the delivery of high quality service provision that promotes and improves the mental health and well-being of children and young people, their families and carers. Working within a systemic and holistic framework you will undertake needs led, evidence based, highly skilled assessments and therapeutic interventions to children and young people, their families and carers, who present to the service. These assessments will also include young people needing support due to deliberate self-harm.
We are looking for a trained CBT and EMDR therapist. They will provide high intensity interventions as recommended by NICE, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and EMDR. To promote at all times a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.
The CAMHS services within LCFT are undergoing a transformation programme to implement the THRIVE model as a response to the Five Year Forward View. To meet this forward thinking view we are specifically looking for practitioners with a modern mind-set and an enthusiasm for the new model.
A means of transport is essential and applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate Diploma) or other Post Graduate CBT training course
- A recorded/registered doctoral level qualification in clinical psychology, a recorded/registered qualification in one of - nursing, social work, occupational therapy plus further post graduate qualification in CBT
- Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people with mental health needs
- Understanding of child development and common mental health presentations
- Ability to deliver structured interventions under supervision Good communication and interpersonal skills
Experience
Essential
- An ability to interact effectively with other professionals. An ability to interact effectively with children, young people and their parents
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.
- An interest in working with children, young people and their families. Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
16 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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