Clinical, Counselling Psychologist or CBT Therapist

Clinical, Counselling Psychologist or CBT Therapist

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Clinical or Counselling Psychologist or BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist to join our team.

Main duties of the job

We require highly skilled and motivated practitioners to work as part of a dynamic multi disciplinary team providing high quality, specialist evidence based treatment to veterans. The post holder will be innovative, enthusiastic and flexible and able to work both autonomously and as part of the team.

Key elements of the role will include:

• Delivering CBT on a one to one and group basis, including intensive trauma focused CBT
• Contributing psychological expertise as part of a multi disciplinary team
• Contributing to service evaluation, audit and research
• Contributing to policy and service development

We are particularly interested in receiving applications from those with experience in the specialist field of trauma.

All psychological therapists at Combat Stress are professionally managed with appropriate levels of supervision, peer support and specialist training.

This role is subject to a DBS check.

About us

Combat Stress is the UK's leading mental health charity for veterans. For over a century we have been helping former service personnel deal with issues such as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression. We provide specialist treatment and support for veterans from every service and conflict, focusing on those with complex mental health issues related to their military service. Our services are delivered in person, by phone and online.

Job responsibilities

Based at our hub in Glasgow, G2 3EX

Status: Permanent

Salary: Band 7, £47,320 to £54,150 per annum, pro rata, dependent on experience, plus 5% Scottish Allowance

Hours: Part time, 22.5 hours per week

What we offer:

• Working within a reputable charity that is constantly evolving to meet the needs of our veterans, which has a fantastic cause and a committed following.
• 27 days annual leave, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years of continuous service, plus bank holidays; an additional increase to 33 days after 10 years continuous service.
• Competitive stakeholder pension scheme - contributions matched up to 11% of salary.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to the Blue Light Card scheme.
• Death in Service Scheme.

Interview date: 8 April 2026

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applicants.

Thank you for your interest in working for Combat Stress.

If your application is shortlisted, one of the team will contact you shortly after the closing date to let you know the next steps.

Please be aware that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to all applicants. If you do not hear from the team within 3 weeks of the closing date, we will not be taking your application further on this occasion.

We will keep your details for up to 6 months after the vacancy has been successfully filed. Please feel free to contact us if you no longer wish us to hold your details.

Once again, thank you for your interest in working at Combat Stress.

Skills & Knowledge

• Skills in the use of a range of methods of psychological assessment (including psychometric tests), intervention and management for the full range of problems of severity and complexity presented in adult mental health,
• Well developed knowledge and skills in the theory and practice of CBT.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both with statutory and non statutory services.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant professional HCPC and/or BABCP code of conduct.
• Ability to develop and maintain a dynamic working environment.
• Excellent working knowledge of Health and Safety.
• Excellent working knowledge of Equality and Diversity.
• Ability to provide and accept constructive feedback.
• Proven ability to make decisions and develop others in this area.
• Ability to manage work under pressure.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non professional groups.
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group (i.e., British veterans) and mental health.
• Knowledge of current developments in veteran culture.
• Evidence of commitment to continuing by the HCPC and British Psychological Society and/or the BABCP.

Qualifications

• EITHER 1) HCPC registered psychologist who has counselling or clinical psychology, including specifically models of two or more distinct psychological therapies to include CBT AND/OR 2) BABCP accredited CBT Therapist with a professional health and social care qualification satisfying SSSC requirement. ie. RMN, Social.
• Experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a range of experience of working with a wide variety of adult client groups presenting with problems that reflect the full range of mental health disorders experienced by veterans (e.g., trauma, anxiety disorders, depression, substance misuse) of varying clinical severity.
• Significant experience of delivering CBT.
• Experience of working with a multidisciplinary team.
• Completion of further post qualification CPD/training in areas of practice relevant to the post, ideally including working with PTSD/trauma related psychological difficulties.
• Experience of delivering CBT supervision.
• Experience of working with mental health services with British Veterans.
• Experience of contributing to teaching and training.
• Experience of the application of psychological.

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.

£47,320 to £54,150 a year plus 5% Scottish Allowance