Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Integrated Care System; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service organization is seeking a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to deliver evidence-based cognitive-behavioral therapy interventions for clients with mild to moderate mental health challenges. The role involves conducting assessments, supporting self-management, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams within a prison setting. Applicants should have a relevant qualification and accreditation, with experience in delivering IAPT interventions.

Qualifications

• Qualification as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP).
• Accredited by BACP or BPS.
• Experience delivering evidence-based IAPT interventions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and manage referrals for mental health support.
• Deliver guided self-help in 1:1 and group settings.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care.

Skills

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Person-Centered Assessment

Communication

Education

Post Grad Diploma in Psychological Therapies

Job description

Were seeking a qualified and accredited Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join our integrated primary care mental health team at HMP Humber.As a PWP, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, low-intensity cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) interventions to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression, aligning with Step 2 IAPT guidelines.

Main duties of the job

• Conduct person-centred assessments, manage referrals, and support individuals in their self-management and recovery journeys.
• Deliver guided self-help in both 1:1 and group settings, drawing from CBT principles.
• Collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams, attending meetings, and contributing to step-up and step-down arrangements.
• Ensure accurate data entry and maintain high standards in clinical record-keeping and confidentiality.
• Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders, upholding Rethink Mental Illness values.

About us

Rethink Mental Illness are an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness.

Job responsibilities

Rethink Mental Illness work alongside Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHSFoundation Trust (TEWV) and Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust to deliver anintegrated stepped care mental health service within HMP Hull andHumber.

The team compromises a range of highly skilled professionals who workcollaboratively to provide the highest quality of care for those with mentalhealth needs within the prison and for Rethink Mental Illness employees, thisis carried out between 0800 1600 Monday to Friday.

As we work across both sites, there may be some travel involved, butthis will be done in work time and expenses paid to support servicedelivery.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Successfully completed academic course of study in line with the IAPT Low Intensity National Programme and qualified as a PWP, e.g., Post Grad Diploma in Psychological Therapies.
• Accredited PWP, either BACP or BPS
• Post-qualification experience in offering and delivering the full range of evidence based IAPT low intensity interventions at Step 2.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.