Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Job overview

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide high-quality assessments and evidence-based low-intensity interventions for adults experiencing common mental health difficulties within NHS Talking Therapies services. They will assess suitability for treatment, determine appropriate care pathways, and signpost or refer individuals to alternative services where required.

Working within a stepped-care model and in line with NICE guidance, the post holder will deliver a range of low-intensity interventions, including guided self-help, psychoeducation, digital therapies and low-intensity CBT approaches, supporting individuals to effectively self-manage anxiety, depression and related conditions.

The role involves undertaking risk assessments, ensuring appropriate safety planning, and working closely with clinical supervisors to facilitate timely stepping up, stepping down or transfer of care. The successful candidate will manage a clinical caseload, maintain agreed activity levels, and contribute to service performance targets, including access and waiting time standards.

The post holder will maintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical records in accordance with Trust policies, professional standards and information governance requirements. They will participate in regular clinical supervision, team meetings, appraisals and continuing professional development activities to maintain and enhance their clinical knowledge and skills.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.