Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (Trainee)

at  Brent Wandsworth and Westminster Mind

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a fixed term post with this training year funded by HEE. After successful completion of the course the fixed term training contract will end. However, applicants would be encouraged to apply for any vacant posts within the service and will be provided support and advice in job applications. This role will be best suited for applicants that are able to balance a very busy work and study schedule. You will be an employee at the service but also enrolled on a Postgraduate Diploma course. As this is a Postgraduate level training, you will be required to study and perform at academic level. Applicants must be prepared to work towards their studies outside of protected study time (such as on weekends and after work). Protected study time or teaching days are typically two days a week during term (with possibility of extra university days near start) and will be a mixture of in person and online sessions. Applicants must be willing to travel into London to attend their lectures. More information about the course and how the training works can be found at https://www.kings-cyp.com/page/recruit-to-train including the course brochures, and we strongly recommend that you read the FAQs.

JOB PURPOSE:

This is a training role within the Child and Young Persons Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Programme (CYP-IAPT). The post-holder will work within BWW Mind providing interventions under supervision whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role. The training post will equip the post-holder to provide interventions for children, young people and families using the core principles of CYP-IAPT practice along with an evidence based intervention consistent with the course they are attending. The post- holder will attend all taught and self-study days required by the education provider, as specified within the CYP-IAPT curriculum and work in the service for the remaining days of the week using their newly developed skills. The post-holder will work in the service for at least 2.5 – 3.0 days of the week using the newly developed skills whilst attending the training programme for the 2.0 - 2.5 days. The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.