Job Description

ppYou are here: Home / News / News / Help for Heroes – High Intensity CBT Therapist /p h3Help for Heroes – High Intensity CBT Therapist /h3 pbSalary: £45,994 /bbr/bLocation: Remote with some travel to Downton / London for meetings. /bbr/bHours: Full time, 35 hours per week /bbr/bContract: Permanent position /b /p pWe have an incredible opportunity for a High Intensity CBT Therapist to join our Hidden Wounds Service at Help for Heroes and play a vital role in supporting veterans and their families to live well after service. /p pbAbout the Role /b /p pThe Hidden Wounds Service is a growing, multi-disciplinary, evidence-based psychological therapy service working with veterans, their families and loved ones experiencing a range of common mental health difficulties. The service has recently been accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatrists QNVMHS, reflecting our commitment to high-quality, clinically robust care. /p pAs a High Intensity CBT Therapist, you will provide psychological assessment and treatment to beneficiaries with a broad range of presentations, working both independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. You will also offer advice, consultation and guidance to colleagues and other professionals involved in a beneficiary’s care, as clinically appropriate. /p pYou’ll receive regular clinical supervision from an accredited CBT therapist / supervisor, alongside peer support and reflective practice forums. The Hidden Wounds Service is primarily remote and includes PWPs, accredited counsellors and accredited CBT therapists, creating a supportive environment where clinicians can continue to develop their skills and expertise. /p pIn addition to clinical work, you’ll contribute to service development, clinical audit and evaluation, and may support training or consultation activities within the wider organisation. Therapists also co-deliver psychoeducational online courses in partnership with the Help for Heroes Recovery College, with the opportunity to work towards a City Guilds qualification to support this delivery. /p pStaff wellbeing is central to our culture. You’ll work a 35-hour week, with flexibility built into the role to support a healthy work–life balance. /p pbAbout You /b /p pYou are a BABCP-accredited High Intensity CBT Therapist with post-qualification experience delivering evidence-based psychological interventions in a clinical setting. You are confident assessing and treating a wide range of presentations and enjoy working within a multi-disciplinary environment. /p pbYou’ll thrive in this role if you: /b /p ul liAre passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred psychological therapy /li liHave strong assessment, formulation and treatment skills across common mental health difficulties /li liCommunicate clearly and sensitively with beneficiaries, families and professional colleagues /li liValue supervision, reflective practice and continuous professional development /li liAre organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities effectively /li liEnjoy working collaboratively while also being comfortable working autonomously /li liExperience of working with military or veteran populations is desirable, but not essential. /li /ul pbAbout the Team /b /p pYou’ll join the Hidden Wounds Service, part of Help for Heroes’ wider Recovery Services, delivering specialist psychological support to the Armed Forces community. /p pThe team is values-driven, supportive and committed to evidence-based practice, learning and continuous improvement. Collaboration sits at the heart of how we work — both within the service and across the wider charity — to ensure beneficiaries receive holistic, joined-up support. /p pbIn return we can offer you: /b /p ul liBelonging to a team who make a difference to our community and value equality, diversity and inclusion. /li li29 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, regardless of service — plus your birthday off to celebrate! /li liOpportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave per year. /li liAdded to our free health scheme from day one, including discounts on dental, opticians, massages, and more – with the option to upgrade. /li li3 volunteer days per year to support the Help for Heroes community. /li liA generous salary sacrifice pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution and a minimum 3% employee contribution, plus life insurance up to 4× salary as an active member. /li liDiscounts on our branded clothing, including a free Help for Heroes hoody when you complete your induction. /li /ul pClosing date: 1 February 2026 /p pInterview Process: Two-stage interview process, with both stages held via Microsoft Teams. Stage one will be a competency-based interview on 5 or 6 February with the Hidden Wounds Service Manager and Senior CBT Therapist. Stage two will take place on 13 February and will be a more informal, get-to-know-you conversation with the Head of Service, Clinical Lead and a beneficiary/service user, to assess service fit. /p pPlease note: We may close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of strong applications. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr