Senior CBT Therapist
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.
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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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
- Supplemented meals
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 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. In such cases, adverts should be closed immediately, and remaining applicants informed of the reason.
About Priory
Priory is the leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care in the UK. We support 26,000 people a year to move towards a healthier future so they can live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression, anxiety, addictions and eating disorders, as well as children’s mental health, across our nationwide network of sites. We also support autistic adults and adults with a learning disability, Prader-Willi Syndrome and brain injuries, as well as older people, within specialist residential care and supported living facilities.
With over 13,000 colleagues working at Priory, we have a long and prestigious history, and an unrivalled reputation for making a real and lasting difference to the lives of every individual in our care.
Priory is part of MEDIAN Group, a leading pan-European provider of mental health, specialist care and rehabilitation services, focussed on restoring quality of life through effective, evidenced and data-driven care.
Priory is committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, read more here.
All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. Should we require assistance, we will reach out directly to our 'PSL'
Priory is committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, read more here.
All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. Should we require assistance, we will reach out directly to our 'PSL'
Application Deadline
August 31, 2025
Department
Allied Health Professionals and Psychology
Employment Type
Permanent - Full Time
Location
Priory Hospital North London
Address
Grovelands House, Southgate, Southgate, N14 6Ra
Workplace type
Onsite
Compensation
£50,000 / year
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