Cognitive Behavioural Therapist – Mindplace Dartford

Job Title

Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist – Mindplace Dartford Crossways Business Park, Dartford, DA2 6QH

Working Hours & Schedule

Permanent, part‑time – minimum 2 days per week.

Salary: Competitive, pro‑rated for part‑time hours. Benefits: Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind, annual performance‑based bonus, enhanced pension, life insurance and a range of family‑friendly benefits.

Sessions: Monday to Sunday. Two shift types:

• Early shift: 08:00‑16:00
• Late shift: 14:00‑22:00 (at least one late shift per week)

Each day will include 5 appointments.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (CBT) or brief interventions with excellent clinical outcomes.
• Deliver comprehensive assessments and formulations that inform evidence‑based intervention.
• Determine the most appropriate pathway of care and support for the client.
• Offer different models of service delivery – face‑to‑face, telephone or video consultations – depending on client preference.
• Adhere to Bupa’s case‑management processes and collaborate with Clinical Leads and the wider therapy team.
• Respect sessional limits based on the client’s private medical insurance, while working toward therapeutic recovery goals.
• Signpost or refer clients appropriately, provide ad‑hoc or one‑off wellbeing support and coaching, and offer assessments and referral recommendations when required.
• Conduct group psycho‑education sessions, raise mental health awareness, and promote mental well‑being through remote presentations, workshops and training.
• Work autonomously within professional guidelines and Bupa’s service policies and procedures.
• Attend regular individual and group clinical supervision to support practice, in line with BUPA and professional body guidelines.
• Collaborate with the operational and clinical teams to improve client and employee experiences.

Qualifications & Experience

• Full accreditation with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).
• Post‑Graduate Diploma in CBT (CBT/High Intensity) accredited by BABCP.
• At least 2 years post‑qualification experience delivering high‑intensity CBT to clients with varied presentations.
• Training and accreditation in one or more additional specialised areas (e.g., EMDR) is desirable.
• Corporate experience and business understanding are advantageous.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Systems and electronic medical record systems.
• Ability to evaluate, plan and prioritise workload within demanding time scales.
• Experience in customer service and client liaison.
• Excellent application of clinical knowledge and presentation skills.
• Strong professional and personal drive, enthusiasm, self‑motivation and self‑sufficiency.
• Rapid and decisive response to client needs.
• Team player with strong problem‑solving capabilities.
• Experience managing own caseload, achieving targets and maintaining efficient diary management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously in a busy, multi‑disciplinary environment.
• Understanding of and awareness of the business environment.

Benefits

• Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year (pro‑rated for part‑time).
• Enhanced pension and life insurance.
• Travel cost support via a season ticket loan or cycle2work.
• Discounted online gym sessions.
• Annual performance‑based bonus.
• Bupa health insurance.
• Optional dental insurance scheme at a discounted rate.
• Access to Digital GP platform on mobile.
• Emotional and financial wellbeing support programmes.
• Family mental health line and carer support.

Diversity & Equality

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experience, and we aim to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

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