Adult IAPT HIT

Tender description

Health Education England (HEE) is seeking to commission high intensity CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) training at a post graduate level. 4.1. The Postgraduate level course will have a cognitive behavioural theoretical base with preference for approaches with the soundest evidence and where cognitive and behavioural techniques are integrated in therapy. In addition to providing practical intensive and detailed skills training to facilitate skill development to a defined standard of competency, a course will aim to increase trainees' knowledge base of theory and research in CBT, and to promote a critical approach to the subject. It will also aim to equip trainees to become skilled and creative independent CBT practitioners, in accordance with BABCP guidelines for good practise, and to contribute to the further development of CBT. 4.2. The course will provide opportunities for trainees to develop and demonstrate knowledge, understanding and skills in the following areas: • To develop practical competency in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for common psychiatric disorders such as depression and anxiety • To develop critical knowledge of the theoretical and research literature relating to CBT 4.3. At the end of the course trainees will be able to: • Construct maintenance and developmental CBT conceptualisations for depression and anxiety disorders. • Develop CBT specific treatment plans. • Practice CBT with depression and anxiety disorders systematically, creatively and with good clinical outcome. • Deal with complex issues arising in CBT practice. • Take personal responsibility for clinical decision making in straightforward and more complex situations. • Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving therapeutic problems • Practice as "scientist practitioners" advancing their knowledge and understanding and develop new skills to a high level. • Demonstrate a systematic knowledge of the principles of CBT and the evidence base for the application of CBT techniques. • Demonstrate a systematic knowledge of CBT for depression and anxiety disorders. • Have a critical understanding of the theoretical and research evidence for cognitive behaviour models and an ability to evaluate the evidence. • Demonstrate an ability to sensitively adapt CBT and ensure equitable access to diverse cultures and values. Further detail and the tender documents can be accessed from the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome