CBT Therapist - Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Service

Please ensure you read the job description and person specification attached and that your supporting information reflects the relevant skills and experience you have, as your application will be shortlisted against these criteria.

Please note we are a countywide service, providing both face-to-face and remote intervention. Ability and willingness to travel for work is essential there are two bases for SPMHS in Campbell House and Rectory Road. We also regular work out of family hubs and childrens centres as well as providing home visits.

There will be opportunities for further training via local and regionally delivered training programmes. We have strong links with the East Midlands Regional Perinatal Network. The post holder will also be expected to contribute to the development of a locally agreed programme that delivers training to health and social care professionals in Northamptonshire. We have developed an exciting induction programme to meet the Perinatal Competency Framework and provide regular supervision and training for all our staff.

Training and experience of working with individuals with a broad range of psychological and psychiatric problems within a core professional role, alongside a strong interest in working in perinatal services is essential. Experience of working in the Perinatal Mental Health field is desirable but not required. We would expect the applicant to have developed their knowledge of Perinatal Mental Health Conditions, prevalence rates, treatment interventions, and Safeguarding Policies and Procedures, although formal training in these areas is not required. Although perinatal experience is not essential, we do expect that the applicant has an interest in this area, can demonstrate knowledge of perinatal services, and can evidence transferable skills. They must also be able to work effectively with a range of professionals from other services (e.g. health visiting, Maternity, Childrens Services and the Third Sector services).