Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (Part Time)

Academic Registry, Student Governance and Wellbeing

Location: Birmingham, England
Salary: £36,072 to £39,209 per annum pro rata
Part time
Posted On: Thursday 11 August 2022
Closing Date: Thursday 01 September 2022
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: 072022-391-R-R

The BCU Mental Health and Wellbeing Team is seeking experienced CBT Therapists to join its growing team of mental health and wellbeing professionals. This is an exciting time for the team as senior sponsorship and increased resource drive an agenda of change and innovation designed to diversify the University’s offering and enhance the student experience.

In this role you will provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for students seeking help with personal and academic problems affecting their mental health and wellbeing in line with the aims, limits and practices of the Mental Health and Wellbeing service. You will be expected to manage your own caseload and refer students to other parts of the service or other student support mechanisms as appropriate.

You will assist the Mental Health & Wellbeing Team in creating a therapeutic support structure for students experiencing distress. You will deliver CBT and participate in the development of the service and work with University staff to build a supportive learning environment for students. You will also contribute to the development of university policies and procedures where appropriate.  

• A CBT qualification to masters level which meets the theory and skills training criteria for British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapy accreditation (or for accreditation by UKCP or BPS) is essential; 
• Accreditation by BACP/BABCP is essential; 
• Educated to degree level or equivalent; 
• Significant experience of working as a paid CBT Therapist in a formal therapy setting is essential; 
• Experience of working as a therapist with students in HE settings is desirable; 
• Experience of managing a significant caseload and accurate record keeping is essential; 
• Experience of working with clients from a varied ethnic and cultural background is desirable; 
• Experience of working with a time-limited approach is desirable; 
• Experience of providing customer-facing services is desirable.

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the advertised post prior to application please email Alice.Wilson@bcu.ac.uk

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Please be aware that this position will require an Enhanced DBS disclosure, please contact HR on 0121 331 6693 for a confidential self-disclosure form should you wish to declare anything in advance.

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It is each individual successful applicants responsibility to ensure that they have permission to work in the UK. Some applicants may require sponsorship from the University and a visa from UKVI to take up the role if successful. More information on this can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

Some roles are not capable of sponsorship because they do not meet the UKVI criteria relating to skill and salary level. If you are unsure as to whether you would require sponsorship if successful, or whether the role is capable of sponsorship, please contact us: RTinbox@bcu.ac.uk

 
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