Psychological Interventions Facilitator

Job overview

Thinking of a career in Mental Health? or want a career route to become a therapist but don't have the required hours of clinical experience?

If the above ignites your interest the Psychological Intervention Facilitator (PIF) position could be for you. It is a new band 4 community-based role to support people to develop psychological intervention skills under supervison. The role requires you to complete a trust delivered training program whilst working as part of a team of therapists in the community on your other working days.

You will work as part of Lincoln North Locality Mental Health Team that will build integrated ways of working and provide a collaborative approach to delivering local services. This includes involvement from health, social care, local authority, third sector and voluntary and community organisations; everyone working together to find solutions to the health and wellbeing challenges in Lincolnshire.

In addition to the skills and experience gained in the performing the role you will also develop a portfolio of practice based evidence which can be used to support future application for a range of practitioner courses.

Main duties of the job

The Psychological Intervention Facilitator (PIF) role aims to deliver defined wellbeing-focused psychologically-informed interventions, aligned to cognitive-behavioural principles. Increasing the psychological mindedness of the workforce this role will be located in various teams across the adult community mental health and older people and frailty services.

The post-holder will engage in a trust led vocational training programme for the delivery of specified wellbeing interventions and deliver these interventions to patients on their caseload under the close supervision of a nominated psychological practitioner in their team. Attendance at weekly case management supervision and fortnightly clinical skills is an essential part of the role.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post.

When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include:

• Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy
• Competitive annual leave allowance
• Car leasing scheme
• NHS pension scheme
• Free eye tests
• Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants

Get in touch today:

Our friendly team is here to answer any questions you may have about our roles. For further information please contact Natasha Jefferson Team Manager Lincoln North Locality 01522 421751 [email protected]