Band 7 CBT therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 28/08/2026
- Closes
- 11/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves providing high-quality Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to children and young people with moderate to severe mental health difficulties within the Core Community CAMHS Team. You will conduct assessments, formulate treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based CBT interventions, both individually and in groups. The position also includes offering CBT consultation and support to other clinical team members, working autonomously within professional guidelines. You will manage a defined caseload and contribute to the development of services.
Essential criteria
- oRelevant professional qualification or equivalent e.g., accredited CBT Therapist (CYPIAPT or Accredited CBT Degree /Masters)
- oAble to demonstrate significant evidence of working practice as a CBT psychotherapist/trainee CBT psychotherapist.
Desirable criteria
- oEvidence of continuing professional development.
- oTo have knowledge of a range of CBT evidence based therapeutic interventions and approaches and the ability to apply them based on the child's need.
- oExperience of working with children and young people with mental health presentations
- oCognitive Behavioural Therapy clinical interventions/ approaches experience in groups and /or one to one
- oEvidence of continuing professional development.
- oExperience of assessing, working with and managing risk
- oRelevant professional qualification or equivalent e.g., accredited CBT Therapist (CYPIAPT or Accredited CBT Degree /Masters)
- oAble to demonstrate significant evidence of working practice as a CBT psychotherapist/trainee CBT psychotherapist.
- oEvidence of continuing professional development.
- oTo have knowledge of a range of CBT evidence based therapeutic interventions and approaches and the ability to apply them based on the child's need.
- oExperience of working with children and young people with mental health presentations
- oCognitive Behavioural Therapy clinical interventions/ approaches experience in groups and /or one to one
- oEvidence of continuing professional development.
- oExperience of assessing, working with and managing risk
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 10d ago · Closes in 5d
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Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Band 7 CBT therapist
The closing date is 11 September 2026
Job summary
In this role you will support and provide a high-quality service to children and young people (and their families) experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties. This will be done through direct delivery of evidence based CBT interventions to support the recovery of young people referred to the service, utilising skills and knowledge of CBT and child and adolescent mental health practice. This work will be in accordance with clinical governance processes and professional standards.
If required, you may be expected to undertake further training i.e. Supervisor's Training Course.
Main duties of the job
To provide Cognitive Behaviour Therapy within the Core Community CAMHS Team, including assessment, formulation and intervention for children/young people as determined by need. To provide CBT consultation and support to other clinical members of the team who provide care and treatment. To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the governance of psychological therapy practice with the specialism.
About us
NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 s
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