Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist - Mindplace Leeds

Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist – Mindplace Leeds

Location: Mindplace Leeds, Great Exhibition Way, Kirkstall Forge, Leeds, LS5 3BF

Salary: From £47,000 per annum (pro-rata for part-time hours, plus excellent Bupa benefits)

Contract Type: Permanent | Part-Time (Minimum of 2 days per week)

Shift Details: Sessions available Monday to Sunday (Early shift: 08:00–16:00, Late shift: 14:00–22:00; at least one shift must be a late shift; 5 appointments per day).

About the Role

As a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist at Mindplace Leeds, you will provide high-quality, safe, and effective CBT interventions to drive exceptional clinical outcomes. Operating autonomously within Bupa's framework, you'll deliver comprehensive assessments, formulations, and tailored treatment models—via face-to-face, telephone, or video consultations—to support clients on their journey toward mental wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality CBT or low-level brief interventions demonstrating outstanding clinical outcomes.

• Deliver comprehensive assessments and evidence-based formulations to determine optimal care pathways.

• Offer flexible consultation formats (face-to-face, video, or telephone) based on client preference.

• Adhere to case management processes, sessional limits, and private medical insurance guidelines.

• Provide ad-hoc wellbeing support, coaching, group psychoeducation, and appropriate signposting or referrals.

• Attend regular individual and group clinical supervision to support continuous professional development.

What We Are Looking For

• Essential Qualifications:

  • Full Accreditation with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).

  • Post-Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT/High Intensity) accredited by BABCP.

  • Minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience providing high-intensity CBT interventions across diverse presentations.

• Desirable: Additional training/accreditation in specialised areas like EMDR, alongside corporate experience or leadership skills.

• Key Skills: Excellent IT and electronic medical record proficiency, outstanding interpersonal communication, strong time management, and a self-motivated, autonomous approach.

What's in It for You?

• Competitive Pay: Starting from £47,000 per annum (pro-rata).

• Holiday & Bonus: Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year (pro-rata, with options to buy/sell) plus an annual performance-based bonus.

• Health & Well-being: Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind, discounted dental insurance, Digital GP access, emotional wellbeing support, and family mental health lines.

• Financial Security & Perks: Enhanced pension plan, life insurance, season ticket loan or Cycle2Work scheme, and discounted online gym sessions.

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working patterns and comprehensive family-friendly benefits.