CBT‑Low-Intensity Practitioner — Flexible/Hybrid

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner in London. The role focuses on telephone-based assessments, guided self-help within a CBT framework, and brief interventions for adults with mild to moderate anxiety or depression.

You will cover groups, work with interpreters, and contribute to service targets while advancing skills across diverse patient groups. The post supports flexible working and career progression within the Trust.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised qualification to work as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (e.g. PGDip in Low Intensity CBT).
• Second class honours degree or higher in Psychology.
• Further postgraduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.

Responsibilities

• To provide assessment and high-volume low-intensity interventions for anxiety and/or depression (face-to-face, telephone, virtual or group).
• To offer telephone triage assessments and manage referral pathways.
• To work with interpreters and diverse communities to ensure accessible treatment.
• To meet service targets and maintain high quality record keeping and caseload management.

Skills

Meeting targets

Organisational skills

Record keeping

Multilingual

Travel readiness

Education

Qualified PWP (Low Intensity CBT)

Psychology degree (2:1+)

Postgraduate training in relevant areas

Job description

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner in London. The role focuses on telephone-based assessments, guided self-help within a CBT framework, and brief interventions for adults with mild to moderate anxiety or depression.

You will cover groups, work with interpreters, and contribute to service targets while advancing skills across diverse patient groups. The post supports flexible working and career progression within the Trust.