Senior CBT Therapist

Senior CBT Therapist

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital North London

Compensation: £53,560 / year




Description
Priory Hospital North London is looking to recruit a Senior CBT Therapist to join the team. This is a full-time/ 37.5 role.

Located in London, in a peaceful and secluded part of Southgate, Priory Hospital North London is set within a striking Grade I listed building, overlooking beautiful parklands.




What you'll be doing
You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As Senior CBT Therapist, you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

• Deliver high-quality CBT interventions for clients with complex or severe mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and OCD.
• Supervise and support junior therapists and trainees, offering clinical guidance, feedback, and development support.
• Contribute to service development, including protocol design, quality improvement initiatives, and promoting evidence-based practice across the team.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide training and consultation to other healthcare professionals on CBT principles and techniques.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.




What you'll bring to the role
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

Candidates should hold a recognized qualification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and be accredited or eligible for accreditation with a professional body such as the BABCP. Extensive clinical experience working with a broad range of mental health disorders is essential, ideally within secondary care or specialized services. Strong leadership skills with experience supervising or mentoring junior clinicians are highly valued. Additionally, candidates should demonstrate excellent communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, and a commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice.

For more information about the role, you can email andreastroyd@priorygroup.com




What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on-site parking
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.