High Intensity Psychological TherapistHours of work: 37.5 hours, applications for part time will be considered.
Service opening hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-8pm; Friday 8am-5pm; Saturday 9am-1pm
Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 per annum (NHS AfC Band 7)
Base: Morpeth/Ashington
About the roleWe are seeking a qualified and motivated High Intensity Psychological Therapist to join our team. The post holders will provide high intensity interventions - predominantly Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). They will work with clients who have a range of complex Anxiety and Depression related problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective.
The post holders will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary, and should be committed to equal opportunities.
About youYou will hold a Clinical Qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; typically, the Post-Graduate Diploma in CBT or in High Intensity Psychological Therapies. We also welcome applications from candidates who have other Post-Graduate qualifications in an IAPT appropriate evidence-based therapy.
We welcome applications from trainees approaching formal qualification in any of the above.
You must be able to demonstrate the ability to work within a high volume, performance managed service, manage your own caseload and time and be an effective communicator both in written and verbal communication.
Why Join Us?Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity delivering innovative, life-changing mental health support for individuals and communities across the UK. Through our diverse range of services, we help people improve their mental wellbeing, overcome barriers and lead fulfilling lives.
Everything we do is people focused. Whether supporting those who access our services or investing in the wellbeing and development of our colleagues, people are at the heart of MHM.
Our workforce is the driving force behind our success, and we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and values-led environment where talented individuals can thrive and make a meaningful difference.
By joining MHM, you'll become part of a compassionate and ambitious organisation that is committed to improving mental health, promoting recovery and creating positive change in communities across the country.
What we offer- A strong commitment towards continuing professional development, offering a fantastic clinical CPD programme and regular opportunities for development and training;
- Investment in and a continued focus on staff well-being;
- An excellent staff benefits scheme, offering discounts with a wide range of major retailers;
- Opportunities to be involved in Special Interest Groups, focusing on harder engaging client groups and enabling staff at all levels to influence service development in this area;
- Provision of quality, evidence-based psychological interventions for the people of Northumberland, offering an equitable service countywide;
- Strong clinical, leadership and referral coordination teams, offering skilled support and focusing on clinical and service development and innovative practice.
- We offer training opportunities in a secondary High Intensity modality once qualified (Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Couples Therapy for Depression), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the opportunity to trainee as a supervisor and attend the LTC Course. We also have 4 clinical CPD days for every employee planned for 2026/2027.
You will go through our comprehensive training program in your first few weeks with MHM, which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role, as well as offering a great opportunity to get to know your new colleagues.
MHM offers 27 days annual leave per annum (increasing up to 33), plus statutory holidays and a 5% contributory pension scheme (matched up to 6%).
How to ApplyAt Mental Health Matters, we are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring that we appoint people who share our values and are dedicated to making a positive difference.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please complete our online application form. As part of your application, you will be asked to answer a number of questions to demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. We encourage you to provide examples that highlight your suitability for the role.
For further information about our recruitment and selection processes, please refer to our Candidate Guide.
Equality, Diversity and InclusionWe are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We believe everyone should have access to fair and accessible opportunities, and we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are welcoming and inclusive for all. During the application process, we may ask for some personal information to help us understand how we can make our recruitment practices as fair and accessible as possible. Any information you provide will be treated confidentially and used solely for this purpose.
We value the unique experiences, perspectives and contributions that diversity brings and are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported and able to be themselves.
Interested in Finding Out More?We welcome informal conversations about the role. If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact:
Jill Mitchell at
We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming talented people who share our passion for improving mental health and changing lives.
Please note: The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- You will hold a Clinical Qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; typically, the Post-Graduate Diploma in CBT or in High Intensity Psychological Therapies. We also welcome applications from candidates who have other Post-Graduate qualifications in an IAPT appropriate evidence-based therapy.
ExperienceEssential- You will hold a Clinical Qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; typically, the Post-Graduate Diploma in CBT or in High Intensity Psychological Therapies. We also welcome applications from candidates who have other Post-Graduate qualifications in an IAPT appropriate evidence-based therapy.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
