Trainee CBT Practitioner

Job summary

This is a full-time, paid training post leading to permanent employment with Northpoint, subject to successful completion of the 12-month Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Children and Young People, delivered by the University of Manchester as part of the CYP-IAPT programme.

The postholder will undertake approximately 200 hours of supervised clinical practice over 3 days a week and attend all university-based teaching and self-study days. Applicants must- commit to remaining in the service for at least 1-2 years post-training. 

Following training, the postholder will work full-time in Calderdale Open Minds (CAMHS), delivering supervised, evidence-based short-term interventions as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of evidence-based interventions for children, young people, and families on a defined caseload. 

Duties will evolve throughout the training year to meet course requirements and service needs.

Clinical Responsibilities:

Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions to children, young people, and families.

Support care planning during and beyond clinical interventions.

Provide group interventions and parent/carer support where appreopriate. 

Promote and deliver SilverCloud digital CBT for anxiety (training provided). 

Empower children, young people, and families to set goals and make informed decisions about their care.

Conduct brief joint assessments with other staff when relevant. 

 

Collaborative Working:

Liaise with Open Minds (CAMHS) colleagues and external professionals to support joint working and appropriate referrals.

Work closely with FPOC/Information Gathering staff to identify suitable cases.

Build and maintain relationships with professionals in schools, community services, and partner agencies.

 

Consultation and Training:

Provide mental health consultation, advice, and training to the childrens workforce.

Support professionals to access mental wellbeing resources (e.g. Open Minds website, apps, podcasts).

Promote Open Minds initiatives aligned with service goals.

 

Monitoring and Evaluation:

Assist in service evaluation by gathering feedback, measuring outcomes,  and contributing to performance reports.

Submit accurate monitoring data and use appropriate evaluation tools.

Participate in service review and development processes.

 

Professional Development and Support:

Attend multi-disciplinary and multi-agency meetings as required. 

Engage in clinical supervision, line management, caseload reviews,  and peer-support.

Manage competing priorities and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

About us

This tole is part of Calderdale Open Minds (formerly CAMHS) and contributes to the national Recruit to Train initiative to expant and upskill the childrens mental health workforce. Northpoint is commissioned to deliver part of Calderdales Open Minds Thrive mental health service in partnership with South West Yorkshire NHS Foundation Trust (SWYT).

Our services include:

Single point of access for referrals (FPOC).

Short-term evidence-based interventions, digital therapy, school outreach, and support for neurodevelopmental needs (e.g. Autism/ADHD).

School-based mental health support, including Mental Health Support Teams and practitioner-led training/consultation for school staff.

Collaborative working with third sector partners, Kooth.com, school nurses, and other stakeholders to improve children and young peoples emotional wellbeing.

 

Our work is guided by the Thrive Elaborated Framework, which promotes needs-based care and active involvement of young people in decisions about their mental health support.

Job responsibilities

We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee CBT Recruit to Train Practitioner based in Calderdale, on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £33,510 per annum. 

Do you want to grow your therapy career while making a real difference to children and young people’s lives? 

At Northpoint, we’re building a future where children and young people have timely access to effective, evidence-based mental health support. We’re looking for a compassionate and proactive CBT Recruit to Train Practitioner to join our Calderdale Therapeutic Team. Our ideal candidate will embrace this unique opportunity to grow through academic learning and supervised clinical practice, while contributing to and learning from a supportive multi-disciplinary team. 

 

Our offer to you: 

• 35-hour full time working week with hybrid options – giving you flexibility to balance work and home life 

• 28 days holiday plus 3 extra days over Christmas 

• Ongoing professional development 

• Enhanced leave policies that support you when it matters most 

• Opportunities to join peer support groups 

 

Why choose Northpoint? 

We’re dedicated to providing a range of talking and digital therapies to children, young people, and adults across Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. Our core values: professionalism, responsiveness, collaboration, and transparency, guide everything we do. 

We envision a world that supports good mental health for all. Our mission is to deliver effective mental healthcare and improve the mental health system in Yorkshire and beyond. With years of dedication, we've built a reputation for genuine expertise, trusted by both those who commission our services and those who seek our help. 

We know that difference brings strength. Whoever you are, we want you to feel welcome, valued, and able to be yourself here. 

 

What you’ll do as our CBT Recruit to Train Practitioner: 

• Train as a CBT therapist through the CYP-IAPT Recruit to Train route 

• Balance academic learning with supervised clinical practice 

• Work with a small CBT caseload of children and young people 

• Contribute positively to the Calderdale Therapeutic Team 

 

What you’ll bring as our CBT Recruit to Train Practitioner: 

• Some existing knowledge or experience of cognitive and/or behavioural therapy 

• A collaborative, compassionate and proactive approach 

• Commitment to inclusive, person-centred practice 

• Minimum two years’ post-qualification experience with children and young people

• Educated to degree level or an equivalent number ofUniversitycredits – this can include an appropriate Wellbeing Qualification including Level 6 or 7 University Credits i.e. Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs), Children’s Wellbeing Practitioners (CWPs), Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) and Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners (MHWP). 

 

If you’re ready to train as a CBT therapist and make a meaningful impact as part of a team transforming mental health support, we’d love to hear from you. 

Ready to apply? We review applications regularly and sometimes close adverts early if we receivea high levelof interest or find someonewho’sa great fit.  

 

Closing date:Sunday 18 October 2026 

 

We may utilise digital interview methods. 

We aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications form all and offer a variety of flexible working opportunities. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  

It's important to us that our recruitment process is inclusive and person-centred. If you require any support or adjustments to access any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment Team at (apply through the link on this page) to discuss how we can support you.