Job Description

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for Children and Young People?



The Bath & North East Somerset (B&NES) Mental Health Support Team (MHST) are expanding its service after receiving additional funds. We're excited to complement our offer by recruiting a Qualified CBT Therapist. We are looking for someone who is committed to supporting and developing services as part of a multi-disciplinary team. You will need excellent communication and organisational skills, and a keenness to be part of a busy and vibrant pathway. This is a great opportunity if you are keen to develop your skills in the B&NES MHST.



The B&NES MHST will expand to cover 77% of schools and colleges across the patch with a team base in Keynsham. As the service expands towards reaching the national goal of coverage for all school aged pupils, the service is also expanding the offer available to children and young people with identified mental health needs.



You will be working across education settings (primary schools, secondary schools and colleges) throughout B&NES, providing assessments and interventions to children and young people with mental health conditions including anxiety and low mood.



The MHST currently provides early, brief evidence-based interventions to promptly address emerging mental health needs of children and young people, and this role will expand the provision to include High Intensity CBT interventions.



To work along side our multi-disciplinary team consisting of Senior clinicians/managers, Psychologists, Education Mental Health Practitioners and supervisors.



To deliver Formulation driven assessments and risk assessments of children and young people. Working collaboratively with CYP families/other agencies you will develop holistic plans of cares which are evidence based.



To hold a clinical caseload of children and young people who require a CBT intervention. You will be joining our multi-disciplinary team and will also be expected to provide consultation/support to other members of the team to discuss possible CYP that may require a HI CBT intervention.



To complete the supervisor course to supervise HI CBT therapists if service demands require it.



Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties.



Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.



Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible



Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:

"Caring, safe and excellent"



At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:



Excellent opportunities for career progression



Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development



27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service



NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers



Competitive pension scheme



Lease car scheme



Cycle to work scheme



Employee Assistance Programme



Mental Health First Aiders



Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)



Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team



We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the "supporting statement" element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.



The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.