Impactful PWP: Low-Intensity CBT in Primary Care

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join our service delivering low intensity CBT for depression and anxiety. You will work in primary care and community settings, building strong therapeutic relationships and using SilverCloud for digital CBT.

Applicants must hold or be near completion of a Postgraduate Certificate in Psychological Wellbeing Practice and obtain registration within 6 months of qualifying.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised Post Graduate Certificate / qualification for PWP role or be near completion within 3 months.
• Registration under National requirements for Psychological Well Being Practitioner within 6 months of qualifying.
• Experience delivering low intensity CBT in primary care or community settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver low intensity CBT based interventions for mild to moderate depression and anxiety.
• Demonstrate high levels of written and verbal communication and build therapeutic relationships.
• Work in primary care and community settings, often with initiative and autonomy.
• Facilitate courses/workshops and deliver cCBT via SilverCloud or similar tools.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Therapeutic relationships

Independent working

Interpersonal skills

Education

Postgraduate Certificate in Psychological Wellbeing Practice

Tools

SilverCloud

Job description

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join our service delivering low intensity CBT for depression and anxiety. You will work in primary care and community settings, building strong therapeutic relationships and using SilverCloud for digital CBT.

Applicants must hold or be near completion of a Postgraduate Certificate in Psychological Wellbeing Practice and obtain registration within 6 months of qualifying.