Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner: Low-Intensity CBT

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust; Widnes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to deliver low intensity CBT for depression and anxiety in a primary care setting. The role emphasizes independence, good lines of communication, and experience in community delivery, with opportunities to lead patient workshops and use cCBT via SilverCloud.

The post requires a recognised PWP qualification or nearing completion, with registration planned within six months.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised Post Graduate Certificate / qualification demonstrating training to work as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner OR be near completion within 3 months.
• Registration in place or in progress to achieve this within 6 months of qualifying.
• Experience in primary care and community settings; able to work on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Deliver low intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy based treatment for mild to moderate depression and anxiety related disorders.
• Deliver services familiar with primary care psychological services.
• Facilitate courses/workshops for patients/community members.
• Deliver cCBT via SilverCloud or willingness to learn.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Computer literate

Therapeutic relationships

Primary care experience

Group delivery

cCBT delivery (SilverCloud)

Education

Post Graduate Certificate in PWP or near completion

Tools

SilverCloud

Job description

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to deliver low intensity CBT for depression and anxiety in a primary care setting. The role emphasizes independence, good lines of communication, and experience in community delivery, with opportunities to lead patient workshops and use cCBT via SilverCloud.

The post requires a recognised PWP qualification or nearing completion, with registration planned within six months.