Flexible Hours: Primary Care CBT Practitioner

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust; Widnes; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking enthusiastic Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to join a dynamic service delivering low-intensity CBT interventions for mild to moderate depression and anxiety. The role requires PGCert training or close to completion, with registration expected within 6 months, and experience in primary care or community settings.

You will work with a team to deliver guided self-help CBT, participate in multi-disciplinary meetings, and contribute to service

Qualifications

• Must hold an accredited PGCert in Primary Care Mental Health Practice or be close to completing within 3 months.
• Registration with BABCP or BPS (or plan to achieve within 12 months).
• Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy, or related psychological therapy.
• Health or Social Care degree.

Responsibilities

• Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.
• Assess and support people with common mental health problems in self-management of their recovery.
• Conduct patient-centred interviews to identify change and assess risk.
• Decide on suitability of new referrals and escalate as appropriate.
• Provide information and support for high-volume low-intensity treatments (e.g., guided self-help CBT).
• Educate and involve family members as necessary.
• Maintain records and contribute to data collection.
• Work with the team to ensure stepped care arrangements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Time management

Written communication

Self-management

Willingness to travel

Education

PGCert in Primary Care Mental Health Practice / Low Intensity CBT

Job description

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking enthusiastic Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to join a dynamic service delivering low-intensity CBT interventions for mild to moderate depression and anxiety. The role requires PGCert training or close to completion, with registration expected within 6 months, and experience in primary care or community settings.

You will work with a team to deliver guided self-help CBT, participate in multi-disciplinary meetings, and contribute to service