Job Introduction

We are currently recruiting for exciting opportunities to join Turning Point and be part of our highly successful and innovative NHS Talking Therapies (formerly known as IAPT) service. At Wakefield Talking Therapies we specialise in evidence–based psychological therapies and we are looking for qualified High Intensity CBT Therapist to lead the Integrated Long Term Conditions Pathways.

The post holder will play a key role in ensuring NHS Talking Therapy integration into physical health care pathways, providing specialist psychological assessments and treatments incorporating complex data from a variety of sources and leading others to do the same.

We support people in the local area who are having difficulty in coping and who may be suffering from a common mental illness such as depression, anxiety or phobias. Our approach embeds the notion of well–being and recovery and promotes personal responsibility for lifestyle choices and self–management of mental well–being. For our clients, this has resulted in a highly accessible and user–friendly service available across a wide geographical area.

We provide excellent CPD opportunities for this role through access to training areas of specialism such as ACT, Mindfulness, EMDR, cultural diversity etc. You will work with your supervisor and line manager to make sure development and CPD plans are in place for your ongoing growth. There are also many opportunities for career progression into areas of leadership or further clinical training.

This is a hybrid role – a combination of service based and home working.

We offer £1,200 joining bonus.

Role Responsibility

As well as holding a caseload of clients and delivering supervision, you’ll be responsible for liaison and collaborative working with physical health care teams across the Wakefield District. Leadership skills are essential as you will both line manage and mentor therapists, supporting their development and working as part of a leadership team who work closely to deliver an ethical and innovative service.

You will lead the team in designing and delivering high intensity and low intensity interventions and specific treatment programmes, groups and workshops for the management of Long Term Conditions and mental health issues. You will line manage therapists supporting them in their development and performance management.

The Ideal Candidate

You will need to hold a qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and have BABCP accreditation or be eligible and working towards this, experience of step 2 interventions would be ideal. Alongside extensive experience of working within Mental Health, you’ll have a proven ability to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients, colleagues, and other professionals. The ideal candidate will have experience and training in working with people with comorbid Long Term Physical Health Conditions and supervision of therapists within NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT).

We have an active wellbeing working group made up staff from within various different roles in the service who work together to organise events, keep people connected and provide information and support helping to make this a really great place to work. We also offer the opportunity to manage your wellbeing by working flexibly and, as the service is open 7 days a week there are lots of opportunities to ensure this can work for you as well as our clients. We pay incentivised rates of pay for weekend working and additional hours.

About us

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:

• One-off £1,200 joining bonus - T&C's apply
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – we’re proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
• 31 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the cost
• An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
• Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
• Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
• Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family
• Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us
• Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
• A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. 

Turning Point