Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Wight Healthcare; Newport; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Isle of Wight Talking Therapies Service is seeking a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (Band 5) to join its permanent, full-time team. The post involves initial assessments and delivery of low‑intensity CBT and related interventions, via video, telephone or in person in a community clinic if hybrid working.

Commitment to equal opportunities and experience within a Talking Therapies model are essential.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or qualification as Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP).
• Experience delivering low‑intensity interventions under NICE guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial mental health assessments for clients.
• Deliver evidence-based low intensity interventions.
• Provide care via video, telephone or face‑to‑face in a community clinic when hybrid working.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Low-intensity CBT delivery

Video consultations

Telephone consultations

Face-to-face delivery

Education

PWP qualification

Tools

Video calls

Job description

Qualified Remote/Hybrid Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner BAND 5.

The Isle of Wight Talking Therapies Service are seeking applications from highly motivated individuals, to work as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. This a permanent, full-time position.

The post holder will have a recognised PWP qualification. They will conduct initial mental health assessments and deliver evidence-based low intensity interventions to clients on the Isle of Wight. This may include cognitive re-structuring, graded exposure, behavioural experiments, guided self-help, computerised CBT, and information about pharmacological treatments. This work may be via; video, telephone or face to face in a community clinic if hybrid working. They will work with people with different cultural backgrounds, disabilities and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.

This exciting opportunity will enable you to make a real difference to the lives of local people, by offering fast access to evidence-based interventions supported by NICE guidelines.

The successful candidate will have experience of working in a Talking Therapies model of delivery.