CBT Practitioner - Part Time, 1 Year FTC

Job Description

We are looking for a StudentCognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) Practitioner to join our growing Student Wellbeing and Inclusion team at Edinburgh Napier University on guaranteed hours, fixed term basis for one year (maternity cover). We are looking to increase our pool of practitioners to work subject to the Universitys service demands; therefore, there must be flexibility to work daytime and early evenings(Monday to Friday).Edinburgh Napiers Student Counselling and Mental Wellbeing Service offers counselling, CBT and mental health support to a student body consisting of approximately 19,500 students.We are recruiting to a role that offers a significant and exciting opportunity to be part of a team who continue to develop and innovate a student focused service provision.About Us Based in Scotlands vibrant capital city, we are an innovative, learner centric university with a modern and fresh outlook. We have an outstanding academic reputation for delivering the highest quality education and research, and we are committed to empowerindividuals, transform communities, build careers, and shape futures with an ethos build upon inclusivity, employability, and sustainability.This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, with a clear strategy and growth agenda.The Role The Student Wellbeing and Inclusion team offer CBT and support to a student body consisting of approximately 19,500 students.You will provide professional, sensitive, and student focussed one-to-one CBT and to a wide range of students. These roles offer a significant and exciting opportunity to join a team that continues to develop and innovate a student-focused service provision.You will offer short-term goal-orientated one-on-one CBT and service assessments whilst promoting self-help techniques and resources to increase students overall mental well-being and resilience.You will be able to work independently and carry an individual caseload and play a primary role in providing CBT to Edinburgh Napier Students contributing actively as a member of the team.The role will also contribute to the Service, supporting students via Silver Cloud, a web-based CBT online program (training will be provided).These are integral roles within the team, and the service office is primarily based at the Sighthill campus, although students are seen in one to ones at our other campuses.Who were looking for Candidates will be degree qualified (or equivalent) with a recognised post-graduate diploma or equivalent qualifications in CBT. You will be a registered member of BACP or equivalent and/or evidence of working towards accreditation.You will have experience (and preferably a qualification) in online therapeutic work, as you will be part of delivering a hybrid CBT model, i.e., online (from home) and face to face CBT. Thus, you will need to have a set-up within your home which is confidentialand suitable for CBT.Benefits we offerSalary: Guaranteed Hours at Grade 5 - £18.20 per hour plus holiday pay supplement (1 hour and 15 minutes pay per student facing hour)Edinburgh Napier University is a forward-thinking institution, home to forward-thinking people, inspired by the world around us. Join us and you will find that we offer support and recognition wherever due, as well as fantastic benefits such as an attractivepension with employer contributions of 20.8%.There are professional development opportunities, discounted access to onsite sports facilities and a wide range of other staff discounts.Additional information Application closing date: Tuesday 4 October @ 11:59pmInterview date: Monday 17 OctoberProtection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) This post is subject to registration with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups scheme, for regulated work with children and/or protected adults as appropriate. Employment in this post is conditional on the successful post holder being ableto obtain/holding PVG scheme membership. The successful candidate will not be permitted to commence employment until this has been confirmed.Information provided will be kept confidential and individuals will not be discriminated against unnecessarily due to non-relevant offending background.Edinburgh Napier is committed to creating an inclusive working environment where diversity is embraced and celebrated. We are proud to hold a number of diversity awards and accreditations including Disability Confident, Career Positive and StonewallScotland Diversity Champion status.

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