Qualified CBT Therapist

Overview

Qualified CBT Therapist – Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust. Bradford District and Craven Talking Therapies is an established service providing psychological therapy for people with mild to moderate common mental health problems across Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven. We are looking to recruit skilled CBT Therapists who are passionate about delivering effective, evidence-based care with a genuine desire to make a meaningful difference.

• Provide evidence-based CBT therapy and undertake suitability assessments, making autonomous clinical decisions about own professional practice, with support from a Clinical Supervisor.
• Manage a caseload of CBT treatment and assessment clients and maintain client records.
• Assist the Team Manager and Clinical Lead with operational duties and service development, including training, internal audits and research.
• Complete and maintain accreditation with the relevant governing body (BABCP).

• Completed either a Talking Therapies High Intensity CBT course (PG Dip in High Intensity Psychological Interventions), or a Post Graduate Diploma in CBT.
• Full BABCP accreditation (or working towards BABCP accreditation).
• Proven experience delivering CBT within an NHS Talking Therapies service, or a similar evidence-based clinical setting.
• Confidence and competence in facilitating evidence-based CBT interventions.
• Strong clinical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work well autonomously and within a team.

• The post holders will work remotely and face-to-face with clients experiencing a range of mild-to-moderate mental health problems, for which CBT is clinically effective. They will also carry out assessments as part of their caseload.

• Closing date: 26 January 2026
• Shortlisting date: 28 January 2026 (provisional)
• Interview date: 4 February 2026 (provisional)

• Flexible working arrangements where possible.
• A range of health and wellbeing support packages and development opportunities.
• Support for staff development and learning opportunities.
• Armed Forces Loyalty – Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
• Environmental and social sustainability commitments through the Green Plan.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate’s best interest to apply as soon as possible.

For further details or informal visits contact:
Megan Whitehead, Team Manager,