Trainee PWP: CBT-Based Mental Health in Prison

Spinx; Tees Valley; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 31.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working

25 days annual leave

Wellbeing support

Pension

Descripción de la vacante

Rethink Mental Illness is recruiting a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join the prison-based mental health team at HMP Durham. You will deliver low-intensity CBT-based interventions, guided self-help and psychoeducation while training at university, supporting individuals with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.

The role provides four days per week in service and one day at university, with supervision and structured learning throughout the programme.

Formación

• Degree or diploma in a relevant subject (e.g., psychology, nursing, social work, occupational therapy).
• Experience working within mental health.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to completing the required PWP university training programme.
• Full driving licence and access to transport.

Responsabilidades

• Assessing and supporting people experiencing common mental health difficulties.
• Delivering guided self-help and low-intensity CBT-based interventions.
• Managing a caseload and maintaining accurate clinical records.
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Participating in supervision and ongoing professional development.
• Supporting individuals on their recovery journey and promoting positive wellbeing outcomes.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Educación

Degree or diploma in psychology or related field

Descripción del empleo

Rethink Mental Illness is recruiting a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join the prison-based mental health team at HMP Durham. You will deliver low-intensity CBT-based interventions, guided self-help and psychoeducation while training at university, supporting individuals with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.

The role provides four days per week in service and one day at university, with supervision and structured learning throughout the programme.