Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

On-site in Leeds·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 30 Oct)

Leeds City Council

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Salary: £49,387 a year
About £3,260 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Leeds
Contract: Full-time
Closing date: Apply by Wednesday 25 November

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What we're looking for

NHS Talking Therapies guidance states that CBT therapists working with clients who have long-term health conditions (LTCs) should complete the LTC training within two years of qualifying. As supporting clients with LTCs is an expected part of the role, therapists who have been qualified for two years and have not yet completed the NHS Talking Therapies LTC course may be asked to undertake this training. If you do not hold the relevant qualification for the post (i.e. Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate Diploma) OR A post graduate qualification in CBT to at least the equivalent of a post graduate diploma) applications will not be accepted.

The role

Touchstone is a partner within Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service. The service offers a range of evidence-based psychological interventions both at step 2 and step 3 as proposed by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance. An exciting opportunity has arisen in the team for 8 full-time Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) positions to join either Touchstone, Northpoint or Leeds Community Healthcare (LCH) and contribute to the innovation and success of our well-established talking therapies service.

How you'll work

Job title and organisation: Cognitive Behavioural Therapist - Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service - Touch Stone
Salary: Agenda for Change Band 7 starting at £49,387 pa / pro rata
Hours: 37, full time and part time (8 roles available)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Leeds
Closing Date and Time: Wednesday 25 November 2026

CLOSING DATE

Interviews will be held on: Thursday 10th and Friday 11th December 2026

Hiring process

Information session via TEAMS on Tuesday 10th November 2026 at 10am. Please email lmwsadmins@touchstonesupport.org.uk for a link to join.

For any queries regarding this vacancy, please email lauraw@touchstonesupport.org.uk

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 25th November 2026

To apply, please complete an online application form at Job Advert

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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