Mental Health Practitioner (Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner)

Optima Health; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading occupational health service provider in the UK is seeking a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to conduct mental health assessments and provide Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. This full-time, home-based role offers a competitive salary starting at £30,000, with opportunities for career development and training in a supportive environment. Interested candidates must be qualified as a PWP and hold relevant registrations.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Buy and sell holiday scheme

Clinical Training Academy

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Flu jabs

Life assurance

Qualifications

• To have undertaken the Post Graduate Certificate in Low Intensity CBT course.
• Able to achieve clinical outcomes and meet performance targets.
• Able to develop effective therapeutic relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Occupational Health Assessments via phone and video.
• Write Occupational Health Reports.
• Provide step 2 interventions via various platforms.

Skills

Ability to manage own caseload and time

Demonstrate high standards verbal & written communication

In depth knowledge of anxiety disorders and depression

Experience in assessing suicide and self-harm

Education

Post Graduate Certificate in Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Registered with the BABCP or BPS

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP). Location: Home Based, UK. Salary: £30,000 per annum- rising to £32,000 per annum after successful probation. Contract Type: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract - 12 months. Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Monday - Friday. Flexible working available.

Right to live & work within the UK is required for this role.

Role Summary

To provide a dual service of occupational health assessments and reports from a mental health perspective and Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Step 2) treatment to clients. Full training will be provided remotely.

Responsibilities

• Occupational Health Assessments via telephone and video.
• Writing Occupational Health Reports.
• Provision of step 2 interventions to include: Low Intensity CBT via telephone, video platform, silver cloud, groups (via video-link).
• Making referrals to High Intensity Therapy and/or counselling services.
• Writing letters to GP's where there are concerns regarding risk or further mental health assessment is required.
• Engagement with case management & clinical skills supervision.
• Welfare calls to clients if risk is identified.
• Support and engagement with wider MHP team

Experience, Skills and Knowledge Required for the Role

• To have undertaken the Post Graduate Certificate in Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy course and be fully qualified as a PWP.
• Registered with the BABCP or BPS.
• Able to achieve clinical outcomes and meet agreed performance targets.
• Ability to manage own caseload and time.
• Demonstrate high standards verbal & written communication including completing telephone and video consultations.
• Able to develop effective therapeutic relationships with clients.
• In depth knowledge of anxiety disorders and depression and how they can be supported by evidence-based interventions.
• Experience in assessing suicide and self-harm (IAPT based or from other mental health services).

About Us

The new Optima Health is the UK market leader in the provision of Occupational Health and Wellbeing services. Formed by the combination of three leading businesses (Optima Health, TP Health and Healthwork), the new Optima Health is more than the consolidation of the individual legacy businesses, our combined and complementary capability means we can offer unrivalled clinical expertise and industry leading tailored solutions to our clients. Our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of the UK workforce by supporting healthy high performance in our client organisations, helping them to achieve their full potential through their people.

Optima Health not only provide an excellent package, but we also offer a structured induction and training programme in your first few weeks, with touchpoints all the way through and support from your Line Manager. One of our core values is One Team and growing and developing together is our key commitment. We offer tailored career development and opportunities for further training and qualifications, to support you in your career journey.

What Can We Offer You?

• Competitive salary
• Excellent leadership training scheme available if you would like to progress to leadership
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Clinical Training Academy
• Pension scheme
• Career progression opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care test vouchers
• Flu jabs
• Perkbox retail reward and discount scheme
• Life assurance

Optima Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender or gender expression, disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief or sexual orientation.