We are seeking an enthusiastic Psychological Therapist (Cognitive Behavioural Therapist) to join our Mental Health Support Team (MHST). With support from the Clinical Lead, the successful candidate will take a key role in delivering—and, where appropriate and in line with training, supervising—evidence‑based cognitive behavioural interventions for children and young people presenting with mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
The post holder will contribute to team development, work collaboratively with schools and multi‑agency partners, and support the delivery of high‑quality, outcome‑focused care. You will play an active role in delivering the three core MHST functions, including supporting Senior Mental Health Leads in education settings and providing timely advice, consultation, and liaison to school staff and wider professionals.
You will contribute to a positive learning culture through supervision, mentoring, and training, while promoting inclusive, trauma‑informed, and culturally responsive practice to improve outcomes for all.
Assessment and Formulation: Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and develop clear psychological formulations of presenting difficulties using evidence based cognitive behavioural models of understanding.
Treatment Planning: Develop personalised, evidence‑based treatment plans informed by assessment and formulation to support recovery goals and improve quality of life.
Interventions: Deliver evidence‑based individual and group psychological interventions, adapting approaches in line with evolving needs and formulations.
Collaboration: Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and multi‑agency partners to ensure integrated, psychologically informed care, taking a coordinating or leading role where appropriate.
Supervision and Training: Provide support, supervision and mentorship to junior clinicians and trainees, in line with experience and development, supporting professional growth and enhancing clinical practice.
Research and Development: Undertake applied research and contribute to quality improvement initiatives to strengthen the evidence base and effectiveness of services.
Service Development: Actively contribute to the development and improvement of services, supporting implementation of new approaches and using clinical expertise to enhance quality of care.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
Caring for and about you is our top priority
Committed to providing good quality, safe services
Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
Flexible working options to support work-life balance
27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
Generous NHS pension scheme
Excellent learning and career development opportunities
‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
Free parking across Trust sites
The “must haves” for this role:
1. Graduate qualification and professional registration/accreditation in a core profession as defined by BABCP or Evidence of having achieved and completed the Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes (KSA) Knowledge, Skills & Attitudes – BABCP portfolio route to BABCP Accreditation
2. Post graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
3. Accreditation with British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy
4. Experience of completing CBT assessments, formulations and interventions and autonomously managing a caseload in a specialist healthcare setting relevant to the service area
If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and let’s be outstanding together
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to contact Yani Chocalingum (CAMHS Getting Help and Mental Health Support Team) Team Lead,
[email protected] or 07780673550 who’ll be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
