CBT-Focused Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to deliver low-intensity CBT-based interventions to service users with common mental health difficulties. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, offer face-to-face, telephone, and video-based support, and facilitate group workshops.

Supervision will be available for risk management and professional development. The role focuses on delivering accessible care and maintaining timely treatment, with

Qualifications

• A relevant bachelor's degree (e.g., psychology, mental health, sociology, education) with 2:2 or above.
• Experience as a Trainee/qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.
• Experience working with people with mental health problems in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient-centred interviews and assessments.
• Deliver low-intensity CBT-based interventions face-to-face, by telephone or video.
• Provide group workshops and computerised CBT.
• Assess and manage risk to self/others with supervision as needed.
• Maintain treatment delivery within agreed activity contracts to minimise waiting times.

Skills

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

NHS experience

Interviews and assessments

Group workshops

Education

Bachelor's degree (2:2 or above)

Tools

CBT-based interventions

Risk assessment

Job description

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to deliver low-intensity CBT-based interventions to service users with common mental health difficulties. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, offer face-to-face, telephone, and video-based support, and facilitate group workshops.

Supervision will be available for risk management and professional development. The role focuses on delivering accessible care and maintaining timely treatment, with