Senior PWP: Lead Step 2 CBT & Training

Meeveem Limited; Widnes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to deliver Step 2/ IAPT low intensity CBT within the Talking Therapies service in Widnes. The post requires a qualification in Low Intensity work and UK registration, with at least one year post-qualification experience.

You will hold a reduced caseload, deliver group and one-to-one interventions, work with diverse clients, and support development of Step 2 provision.

Qualifications

• A degree related to Mental Health (e.g., Psychology).
• Low Intensity Worker / PW qualification (e.g., Post Grad Certificate).
• Registration with BABCP or BPS.

Responsibilities

• Support the Step 2 provision within a high-pressured environment.
• Hold a reduced low intensity caseload and deliver evidence-based interventions to clients in one-to-one and group settings.
• Be familiar with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and committed to equal opportunities.
• Develop, support and deliver training in innovative practice to Step 2 practitioners and other workers in Low Intensity roles.
• Develop the service and raise awareness with external organisations and take a lead role in Step 2 development across Talking Therapies.
• Support links with Primary and Secondary Care, GP practices and non-statutory organisations, especially minority groups.
• Provide clinical case management, possible line management, and occasional clinical supervision to Step 2 PWPractitioners and trainees.
• Lead on nominated core tasks such as courses, trainees, recovery, CBT.

Skills

Core psychological approaches

Clinical risk assessment

Self-reflection & supervision

Therapeutic relationships

Team collaboration

Education

Mental Health related degree

Low Intensity Worker / Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner qualification

UK registration (BABCP or BPS)

Job description

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to deliver Step 2/ IAPT low intensity CBT within the Talking Therapies service in Widnes. The post requires a qualification in Low Intensity work and UK registration, with at least one year post-qualification experience.

You will hold a reduced caseload, deliver group and one-to-one interventions, work with diverse clients, and support development of Step 2 provision.