Talking Therapies High Intensity CBT Therapist
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Central Cornwall, PL26 8LGView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 November 2026
14 days leftJob description
Are you a passionate and accredited CBT Therapist looking to make a real difference to people's lives while enjoying an exceptional work-life balance?...
- Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or equivalent BABCP-accredited training.
- Accreditation with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) or working towards accreditation where appropriate.
- Significant experience of delivering high intensity CBT interventions for common mental health problems (depression, all anxiety disorders, PTSD, OCD) within an NHS or equivalent setting.
- Excellent risk assessment and risk management skills.
- Strong communication, organisational and clinical decision-making abilities.
- Commitment to recovery-focused, person-centred care.
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.
- Comprehensive induction and supervision.
- Opportunities to develop specialist interests, including EMDR, Long Term Conditions and service development projects.
- Supportive leadership and a strong team culture.
- Access to NHS pension and employee benefits.
- Career development opportunities within a progressive Talking Therapies service.
Join us and help transform lives through evidence-based psychological therapy while living and working in one of the UK's most beautiful locations.
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
- Post Graduate Diploma in Psychological Therapies Practice (High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) or equivalent
- BABCP accredited
- Good record of Continuing Professional Development and willingness to continue this
Desirable: - Successfully completed Talking Therapies HI supervisor training or equivalent; - Formal training in and experience of providing clinical supervision
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Demonstrate experience of working in mental health settings with clients who present with a range of mental health issues and degrees of complexity in particular anxiety & depression.
- Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets by management of own caseload and time
- Ability to make judgements involving complex facts or situations, ability to exercise judgement in identifying and assessing complicated events or problems
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
19 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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