Senior High Intensity Therapist
The closing date is 24 July 2026

Job summary
This is a senior clinical role combining a reduced specialist caseload with professional leadership responsibilities. You will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and High Intensity interventions in line with NICE guidance and NHS Talking Therapies standards. Alongside your clinical work, you will provide clinical supervision, consultation, mentoring and workforce development for High Intensity Therapists, trainee High Intensity Therapists and other designated colleagues.

Main duties of the job
Our NHS Talking Therapies service provides evidence-based psychological therapies for adults experiencing depression, anxiety disorders and related mental health difficulties. Working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality clinical care while supporting the ongoing development of our High Intensity workforce.

This is a senior clinical role combining a reduced specialist caseload with professional leadership responsibilities. You will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and High Intensity interventions in line with NICE guidance and NHS Talking Therapies standards. Alongside your clinical work, you will provide clinical supervision, consultation, mentoring and workforce development for High Intensity Therapists, trainee High Intensity Therapists and other designated colleagues.

You will also contribute to service development, quality improvement, clinical audit and pathway decision-making, helping to ensure our service continues to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care. Working closely with the Clinical Lead, Deputy Clinical Lead and wider Talking Therapies team, you will promote evidence-based practice and support excellent outcomes for the people who use our services.

About 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.

Details
Date posted: 15 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: R000615
Job locations: Unit 4, Telford Court, Morpeth, Northumberland (unit 1,4,5 & 8), NE61 2DB
Morpeth
NE61 2DB
United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Senior High Intensity Therapist Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week Salary: AfC Band 7 £49,388 per annum Location: Northumberland Talking Therapies Can you make Talking Matter? Our Talking Therapies team are looking for people to help change lives! About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior High Intensity Therapist to join our established NHS Talking Therapies service at Mental Health Matters. Our NHS Talking Therapies service provides evidence-based psychological therapies for adults experiencing depression, anxiety disorders and related mental health difficulties. Working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality clinical care while supporting the ongoing development of our High Intensity workforce. This is a senior clinical role combining a reduced specialist caseload with professional leadership responsibilities. You will provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and High Intensity interventions in line with NICE guidance and NHS Talking Therapies standards. Alongside your clinical work, you will provide clinical supervision, consultation, mentoring and workforce development for High Intensity Therapists, trainee High Intensity Therapists and other designated colleagues. You will also contribute to service development, quality improvement, clinical audit and pathway decision-making, helping to ensure our service continues to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care. Working closely with the Clinical Lead, Deputy Clinical Lead and wider Talking Therapies team, you will promote evidence-based practice and support excellent outcomes for the people who use our services. About you
To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be an experienced and professionally accredited practitioner in an NHS Talking Therapies approved High Intensity intervention.
• Have substantial experience delivering evidence-based psychological therapies for adults with depression, anxiety disorders and related mental health conditions.
• Demonstrate excellent assessment, formulation, treatment planning, risk assessment and risk management skills.
• Have experience providing high-quality clinical supervision, mentoring or consultation to psychological therapists or trainees.
• Be confident working autonomously whilst contributing positively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Have excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across teams and partner organisations.
• Be passionate about delivering high standards of evidence-based care in line with NICE guidance and NHS Talking Therapies standards.
• Be committed to continuous professional development, maintaining professional accreditation and supporting the development of others.
• Demonstrate a compassionate, inclusive and non-judgemental approach, promoting equality, diversity, dignity and respect in all aspects of your work.
• Have excellent organisational skills, clinical record keeping and knowledge of information governance and safeguarding requirements.

What we offer you

• 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay
• Access to our workplace pension scheme
• Family friendly and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance
• Access to our Wellbeing Offer, including an Employee Assistance Programme, Virtual GP service and wellbeing resources
• Life Assurance and Free Will writing service
• Blue Light Card and Charity Workers discounts
• Access to Tickets for Good
• Employee recognition and celebration schemes
• A tailored induction programme, bespoke personal development and career pathways to support you in your role and future career aspirations

How to Apply
At 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 Inclusion
We 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: Leanne Bowman - We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming talented people who share our passion for improving mental health and changing lives.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Qualified as a CBT therapist for a minimum of 2 years.
• AND
• Fully accredited or eligible & willing to apply for full Accreditation, with submission to professional body within a reasonable timescale.

Experience
Essential

• To be successful in this role, you will:
• Be an experienced and professionally accredited practitioner in an NHS Talking Therapies approved High Intensity intervention.
• Have substantial experience delivering evidence-based psychological therapies for adults with depression, anxiety disorders and related mental health conditions.
• Demonstrate excellent assessment, formulation, treatment planning, risk assessment and risk management skills.
• Have experience providing high-quality clinical supervision, mentoring or consultation to psychological therapists or trainees.
• Be confident working autonomously whilst contributing positively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Have excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across teams and partner organisations.
• Be passionate about delivering high standards of evidence-based care in line with NICE guidance and NHS Talking Therapies standards.
• Be committed to continuous professional development, maintaining professional accreditation and supporting the development of others.
• Demonstrate a compassionate, inclusive and non-judgemental approach, promoting equality, diversity, dignity and respect in all aspects of your work.
• Have excellent organisational skills, clinical record keeping and knowledge of information governance and safeguarding requirements.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.

Employer details
Employer name: Mental Health Matters
Address: Unit 4, Telford Court, Morpeth, Northumberland (unit 1,4,5 & 8), NE61 2DB
Morpeth
NE61 2DB
United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
People and Organisational Development
MHM Recruitment Team
recruitment@mhm.org.uk
01915163500