Cognitive Behaviour Therapist

Cognitive Behaviour Therapist

The closing date is 26 July 2026

We are seeking a motivated CBT Therapist to join our established, award-winning MHST on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to support children and young people by helping reduce waiting times across the county.

Role Overview

You will deliver evidence‑based CBT interventions as part of a supportive, multi‑disciplinary team, working closely with schools and partner services to improve timely access to care.

Flexible Working

To support county‑wide demand, we are open to negotiating your base location and clinical area, allowing flexibility to suit both service needs and your preferences.

Key Requirements

• Qualified CBT Therapist (or working towards accreditation)
• Experience delivering CBT, ideally with children and young people
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Flexible and adaptable approach

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an innovative, award‑winning service
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on access to mental health support
• Flexible working arrangements

You will need to be enthusiastic and very well organised and able to travel across Lincolnshire as needed to provide services. You will be expected to work on your own initiative as well as work well within a multi‑disciplinary setting. You will need to be an excellent communicator and team player.

For complete details, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents.

• Post graduate diploma in CBP and Accreditation with BABCP
• Professional qualification as Clinical Psychologist, Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or psychological therapy
• Clinical Supervision Training or significant supervisory experience.

• Experience of working with Children and Young People and their carers
• Experience of offering CBT assessments and interventions – individual and group
• Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcome
• Experience of working in CYP IAPT informed services
• Experience of working in school and college settings
• Experience of offering clinical and caseload management supervision

• Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets.
• Ability to manage own caseload and time.
• Demonstrates high standards in written communication.
• Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Has received training and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice.
• Understanding of issues surrounding clinical risk.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Benefits

• Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy
• Competitive annual leave allowance
• Car leasing scheme
• Free eye tests
• Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants

Get in touch today:

Contact Gina Legg on or  for further discussion or information.

Countywide. Base and area of work to be negotiated