Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) - Qualified

NHS; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Wolverhampton seeks a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join their team. The role involves delivering low-intensity interventions for anxiety and depression, engaging in clinical supervision, and working with a diverse client base. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications and demonstrate strong communication skills. Opportunities for professional development and ethical practice are emphasized.

Benefits

Monthly Clinical Group Supervision

Weekly Case Management Supervision

Opportunities for ongoing personal development

Qualifications

• Essential to possess qualification from Approved Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Training Course.
• Accredited or working towards accreditation with relevant organizations.
• Experience working in Primary Care or Talking Therapies Services.

Responsibilities

• Provide Low Intensity Psychological Interventions involving CBT.
• Work with diverse clients presenting with anxiety and depression.
• Engage in clinical supervision and commit to professional development.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients

Experience in risk assessments

Ability to work within a team

Fluency in languages other than English

Education

Qualification in IAPT/TTAD Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Training Course

Accreditation with British Psychological Society or similar

Training in nursing, social work, or counselling

Job description

Overview

Go back Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) - Qualified

The closing date is 02 October 2025

About the role

Wolverhampton Talking Therapies offers intervention for Depression and all anxiety disorders. As a service we excel with positive client feedback and exceptionally high job satisfaction from our team.

We are looking for qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWP) with the passion and drive to join our clinical team of PWPs, counsellors and CBT Therapists.

Whilst accreditation is desirable, if you are not yet accredited we are able to support you in applying once successfully appointed.

It is essential that successful applicants possess a qualification from Talking Therapies Approved Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Training Course. (Without this, your application will not be considered).

Responsibilities

The role of a PWP is very dynamic, and though at its core is the treatment of Depression and anxiety, no two days are the same.

As a PWP you will be expected to demonstrate a high degree of competence and have experience working in mental health services. You will deliver Step 2 intervention to clients presenting with Depression and/or generalised anxiety disorder, using modalities of telephone, video, face-to-face and computerised.

Candidates are also expected to engage themselves in clinical and case management supervision, and be willing to undertake continuous professional development. A commitment to high quality client care, good organisational skills and excellent communication abilities are essential to this role.

Benefits

• Monthly Clinical Group Supervision.
• Weekly Case Management Supervision - essential to effective skills development and case management and ensuring ethical practice.
• Regular opportunities for ongoing continuing personal development.
• Opportunities to lead on projects or champion specialisms.
• Involvement with ongoing service developments and priorities.

Job responsibilities

• Be part of a Talking Therapies service and will provide Low Intensity Psychological Interventions involving CBT.
• Work with clients who have anxiety and Depression related problems.
• Treat people of different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and they should be committed to equal opportunities.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Possess a qualification in IAPT/TTAD Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Training Course (Post Graduate Certificate or Level 3 undergraduate course) / Or will attain this in 2022.
• Accredited or working towards accreditation with British Psychological Society or British Association for Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapists as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.
• Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling or within a psychological therapy.
• Experience of working in Primary Care or Talking Therapies Services
• Ability to manage own caseload and time

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
• Received training (either formal of through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
• Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships

Experience

• Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
• Fluent in languages other than English

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.

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