Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT)

Location: Bolton Campus (inc. Queens and Greater Manchester Business School)

Closing date: 23:59 hours GMT on Monday 24^th March 2025

Interview date: To be confirmed

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.

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