Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) West Essex or Remote

NHS; Harlow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in England is seeking a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to deliver mental health support for clients in West Essex. The role involves assessing new referrals and providing low intensity interventions. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in mental health. Opportunities for remote work and local applications are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem.
• An awareness of and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Assess the suitability of new referrals through telephone assessments.
• Provide short term, low intensity interventions via telephone and online webinars.
• Support safe onward referrals and step ups with colleagues.

Skills

Experience with mental health

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Education

Graduate/Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Low Intensity Interventions (Adults)

BABCP or BPS registration

Job description

Overview

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) – West Essex or Remote. VitaMinds West Essex is the lead provider of NHS Talking Therapies services in the area, delivering mental health support to clients aged 16+ across Harlow, Uttlesford and Epping Forest.

Main duties

Using clinical expertise, assess the suitability of new referrals through telephone assessments and provide short term, low intensity interventions via telephone and online webinars. Where needed, work closely with colleagues at Steps 3 and 4, and external services, to support safe onward referrals and step ups, always maintaining and advocating for patient dignity, confidentiality and inclusivity.

About us

Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. To find out more about Vita Health Group and the services we provide, please visit the website.

Job responsibilities

Are you ready to bring your passion, personality, creativity, and clinical expertise to a role that makes a real difference? Are you looking for a team who supports, celebrates, and invests in you? Are you keen to champion patient care, clinical excellence, and service development? If so, Vita Health Group is the place for you.

Getting to know Us

Hello! We are VitaMinds West Essex – the lead provider of NHS Talking Therapies services in the area. We deliver mental health support to clients aged 16+ across Harlow, Uttlesford and Epping Forest. We have a strong focus on staff wellbeing, flexibility, openness and support, with emphasis on quality supervision, CPD and opportunities for leadership and training.

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Getting to know You

Each PWP brings their own unique skills, background, and experiences. You must have:

• A Graduate/Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Low Intensity Interventions (Adults)
• BABCP or BPS registration or pending registration (discussion available before interview if returning to practice)
• Experience of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem
• An awareness of and commitment to diversity and inclusion

We welcome applications from newly qualified PWPs and those able to work locally within West Essex in a hybrid role. For those in the practice area, the HCAS Fringe Supplement is available; remote applicants may apply without the supplement.

If this sounds like the right fit, we look forward to welcoming you to the team!

Qualifications and requirements

Please refer to the requirements above for details on qualifications. This post is subject to standard recruitment checks including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Vita Health Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. We provide reasonable adjustments on request during the application process.

Please note, all applications are stored securely and data will be destroyed after 6 months if unsuccessful. The company reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

Disclosures

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires DBS disclosure.