Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to deliver low-intensity CBT-based interventions to service users with common mental health difficulties. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, offer face-to-face, telephone, and video-based support, and facilitate group workshops.

Supervision will be available for risk management and professional development. The role focuses on delivering accessible care and maintaining timely treatment, with

Qualifications

• A relevant bachelor's degree (e.g., psychology, mental health, sociology, education) with 2:2 or above.
• Experience as a Trainee/qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.
• Experience working with people with mental health problems in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient-centred interviews and assessments.
• Deliver low-intensity CBT-based interventions face-to-face, by telephone or video.
• Provide group workshops and computerised CBT.
• Assess and manage risk to self/others with supervision as needed.
• Maintain treatment delivery within agreed activity contracts to minimise waiting times.

Skills

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

NHS experience

Interviews and assessments

Group workshops

Education

Bachelor's degree (2:2 or above)

Tools

CBT-based interventions

Risk assessment

Job description

Undertake comprehensive patient-centred interviews and assessments and deliver a range of low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)-based interventions. Support service users in their recovery through face to face, telephone and video-based individual work, as well as group workshops and computerised CBT. Deliver outcome-focused, evidence-based interventions to service users experiencing common mental health difficulties, while recognising own limitations, and seeking advice/supervision when appropriate. Complete assessments of risk to self, risk to others and risk from others. Record and act on the information collected appropriately, seeking advice from supervisor and/or safeguarding lead as needed, to ensure risks are appropriately managed. Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered and clinical sessions carried out per week, helping minimise waiting times and ensuring treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient., Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.

Are you a skilled and compassionate Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with NHS experience? Are ready to play a crucial role in patient care? Join our team at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and help us make a difference!

• Relevant bachelors degree (e.g., psychology, mental health, sociology, education etc.) graded at 2:2 or above., Experience of working as a Trainee/ qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.
• Significant experience of working with people experiencing mental health problems within community settings.