Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT)

University of Greater Manchester

  • Bolton, Greater Manchester
  • £40,521-46,974 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 hours ago
Are you interested in joining the number one University in Greater Manchester for student experience?Here at the University of Bolton, we are proud of our growing reputation as a student focused University. With our strategy of “Teaching Intensive, Research Informed, Assessment Enabled learning” we are committed to offering our students the best experience possible. We are looking for a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to join the Student Services & Experience Directorate to deliver CBT to students accessing the University Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, the Life Lounge.The successful candidate will be expected to:
  • Provide a qualified, evidence-based and high-quality CBT service to students
  • Formulate and implement clinical plans for the formal CBT treatment of student's issues based on an appropriate conceptual framework of the students' issues employing methods based on evidence
  • Communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plan for students and to monitor their progress
  • Provide functional supervision and oversee the day-to-day management of trainee CBT therapists working in the Life Lounge on placement
  • Share information as appropriate with regards to students accessing the service who present at risk (risk to self or others)
  • Support the university in enhancing student mental health and wellbeing through projects
  • Attending multi-disciplinary meetings to support managing risk
  • Fulfil the role of Senior Designated Safeguarding Champion, for which full training will be provided.
We ask a lot from our staff but in return, you will receive a competitive benefits package including access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, an employee benefits scheme and generous annual leave entitlement. As a small University, you will have opportunities to work with colleagues across campus to support and deliver the best student experience possible. Applications are welcomed from those candidates interested in part-time hours/job-share.Further details:The University of Bolton strives to achieve equality of opportunity£40,521 to £46,974. A market supplement may be available for exceptional candidates' subject to knowledge, skills and experience.

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