Qualified High Intensity CBT Practitioner


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£31,049 - £38,682
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Middlesbrough, TS4 2QX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Jul 2026
Closing date:	17 Aug 2026

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Summary

To provide a range of therapeutic interventions To provide assessments, including risk and safety assessments, of children and young people presenting with comorbid anxiety and mood disorders, self-harm and suicidal ideation, phobias, and OCD. To select and deliver a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions, in collaboration with children, young people, and their families, for those experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties in community and school-based settings. To work within appropriate time frameworks. To educate and involve family members and others in the work as necessary. To make appropriate onward referrals following assessment for children and young people requiring additional services, including statutory and voluntary agencies. To attend multidisciplinary meetings relating tochildren and young people where appropriate. To maintain clients confidentiality in line with agreed guidelines. To work as a member of the Tees Valley Getting Help Service Team To work as an active member of the Tees Valley Getting Help Service Team, contributing to the delivery of a high-quality, evidence-based service for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. To create and maintain effective working relationships within the Tees Valley Getting Help Service team, and with colleagues across partner organisations. To offer advice, consultation, and support to members of the wider workforce, including education staff, primary care professionals, GPs, and other health professionals, on children and young peoples mental health and appropriate referral pathways. To liaise effectively with key stakeholders across health, education, primary and secondary care, local authorities, and voluntary and community sector organisations to support coordinated care for children, young people, and families. To attend and actively contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, case discussions, and service development meetings, providing reports and updates as required. To support the development, delivery, and promotion of the Tees Valley Getting Help Service, contributing to service improvement, innovation, and the achievement of service outcomes. To provide a professional and ethical service To maintain appropriate and accurate records, including assessments, clinical activity, routine outcome measures, and feedback from children, young people, and their families. To maintain accurate and timely clinical records and documentation in line with NHS, Trust, and service governance standards. To explore and evaluate clinical treatments using appropriate evaluation tools, contributing to evidence-based practice and service improvement. To undertake relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities, both as required for continued professional accreditation or registration and as identified through the services Professional Development and Appraisal System. To participate in an annual appraisal and respond to agreed actions and objectives. To undertake an appropriate level of clinical supervision from a qualified Clinical Supervisor in line with the Tees Valley Getting Help (TVGH) Supervision Programme. To operate within agreed NHS, Tees Valley Getting Help Service, and professional guidelines and Codes of Practice. To ensure a safe and secure working environment for self and others, acting in accordance with Health and Safety policies and procedures. To adhere to all Link CIC and Teesside Minds policies, procedures, and guidelines. To demonstrate a commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, valuing diversity and equality of opportunity for employees, workers, service users, and the wider community. This includes challenging discriminatory language and practice and positively encouraging staff, volunteers, partners, and young people to adopt non-discriminatory practice. Safeguarding To take responsibility for safeguarding children and young people by always promoting the welfare of service users and operating in line with localsafeguarding policies and procedures. With appropriate guidance and support, to take safeguarding action where necessary to protect children and young people who may be at risk of significant harm. Under guidance and supervision, to identify families who may benefit from additional support and assist them in accessing Early Help services. To share appropriate information with partner agencies regarding children and young peoples wellbeing and progress, in line with confidentiality, information governance, and information-sharing protocols. Undertake other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time commensurate with the post.

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