High-Impact PWP: Low-Intensity CBT Therapist

Meeveem Limited; Weymouth; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join the Steps 2 Wellbeing service in Weymouth & Portland, Dorset. The role focuses on delivering high-volume, low-intensity CBT-based self-management interventions for adults with anxiety and depression.

The post requires a Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity CBT (PWP) or MSci Applied Psychology (Clinical) and involves DBS checks, with a fixed-term contract for seven months at Band 5

Qualifications

• Experience with mental health patients and CBT-based self-management.
• Ability to write clear reports and letters.
• Understanding of anxiety and depression and primary care presentation.
• UK registration and DBS considerations as part of role.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-volume low-intensity CBT-based interventions (face-to-face, telephone, or other media).
• Assess and support people with common mental health problems in recovery.
• Develop and deliver self-help and guided self-care information and courses.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Telephone skills

Teamwork

Education

PG Cert in Low Intensity CBT (PWP)

Tools

Computer literate

Job description

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join the Steps 2 Wellbeing service in Weymouth & Portland, Dorset. The role focuses on delivering high-volume, low-intensity CBT-based self-management interventions for adults with anxiety and depression.

The post requires a Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity CBT (PWP) or MSci Applied Psychology (Clinical) and involves DBS checks, with a fixed-term contract for seven months at Band 5