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THE FORWARD TRUST
Hertfordshire
Full-time
13th February 2026

Are you a dedicated, compassionate therapist who’s passionate about delivering high-quality, evidence-based care?

We’re looking for a High Intensity Therapist/ Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to join our dynamic service and make a real impact in the lives of adults from diverse backgrounds.

In this pivotal role, you’ll work both face-to-face and through therapeutic groups, offering interventions that follow IAPT guidance. You’ll be assessing service users for suitability, delivering high-intensity treatments, and ensuring everyone you support receives the right care at the right time.

You’ll also play a key role in supporting the wider team. This includes line managing Senior PWPs, providing case management and clinical supervision, and working closely with leadership to help shape and strengthen the service.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Delivering high-intensity, evidence-based psychological interventions
  • Assessing suitability for treatment and supporting patient care pathways
  • Providing line management, case management, and clinical supervision
  • Working collaboratively across locations and partner agencies
  • Acting as the senior on-site representative when required

Who we’re looking for:

  • A qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist accredited with the BABCP, or actively working towards accreditation
  • A flexible, team-focused professional who adapts to service needs
  • Someone committed to equal opportunities and culturally sensitive practice
  • A confident clinician able to take on leadership responsibilities
  • A collaborator who builds strong, trusted relationships with colleagues and partners

If you’re ready to bring your expertise, energy, and compassion to a service that values its people, we’d love to hear from you.

Please see attached Job Description for full details

All prison-based roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and HMPPS security vetting. These checks can take up to 5 months to complete. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of both checks.

Please note if you have lived overseas within the last 5 years then checks may take longer.