Job summary
We are looking for qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to join us in delivering the best care we can to our clients.You will be a qualified IAPT Low Intensity Therapist (PWP). You will be actively committed to developing your skills in cognitive behavioural therapy in a primary care mental health setting. You will provide a Primary Care Psychological Therapies Service to customers of Mind in Bexley IAPT with common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression, mainly of a mild to moderate severity and impact, primarily Steps 1 and 2 (Stepped Care)
Main duties of the job
You will deliver high quality, high volume,
evidence-based low intensity therapy which will be short term and primarily
cognitive behavioural and self-management interventions.
PWPs will offer a wide range of interventions,
including telephone and online treatment CBT programmes, psycho-educational
groups, courses, workshops, webinars and one-to-one work.
This is a fast-paced role and carries a high-volume
caseload. The role is varied and constantly evolving.
About us
We believe no one
should have to face a mental health problem alone.We work to reduce the stigma
associated with mental health, support people in their recovery and champion
better services for all. We believe that with the right support and resources
everybody can create a life that feels meaningful irrespective of the presence
of symptoms. Mind in Bexley is a local Mind mental health charity offering an
extensive range of support, advice, and information to communities in Bexley
and East Kent. The purpose and objects of the charity is 'to promote the
preservation and the safeguarding of mental health and the relief of persons
suffering from mental disorder'. We promote well-being and work to reduce poor
mental health and the stigma associated with it. We support people in their
recovery and champion better services for everyone. We seek to meet these
purposes by undertaking a wide range of therapeutic and non-clinical mental
health activities within Bexley and East Kent, including direct therapeutic
support of individuals, advice, advocacy, recovery and employment services, and
campaigning to reduce the stigma of mental health and to raise awareness of
mental health issues. Mind
in Bexley are contracted by the Bexley Clinical Commissioning Group to provide
the NHS funded IAPT Service for Bexley.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to join us in delivering the best care we can to our clients. You will be a qualified IAPT Low Intensity Therapist (PWP). You will be actively committed to developing your skills in cognitive behavioural therapy in a primary care mental health setting. You will provide a Primary Care Psychological Therapies Service to customers of Mind in Bexley IAPT with common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression, mainly of a mild to moderate severity and impact, primarily Steps 1 and 2 (Stepped Care).
You will deliver high quality, high volume, evidence-based low intensity therapy which will be short term and primarily cognitive behavioural and self-management interventions.
PWPs will offer a wide range of interventions, including telephone and online treatment CBT programmes, psycho-educational groups, courses, workshops, webinars and one-to-one work.
This is a fast-paced role and carries a high-volume caseload. The role is varied and constantly evolving.
Benefits include;
- 27 Days Annual Leave increasing to 37 days with long service plus Bank Holidays
- Long Service Incremental Pay increases separate from company wide pay reviews
- Enhanced Maternity/Adoption Pay
- Enhanced Paternity Pay
- Death in service benefit after 2 years
- Sickness Absence Pay after 6 months service
- Generous discretionary compassionate leave
- Local discount schemes
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to join us in delivering the best care we can to our clients. You will be a qualified IAPT Low Intensity Therapist (PWP). You will be actively committed to developing your skills in cognitive behavioural therapy in a primary care mental health setting. You will provide a Primary Care Psychological Therapies Service to customers of Mind in Bexley IAPT with common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression, mainly of a mild to moderate severity and impact, primarily Steps 1 and 2 (Stepped Care).
You will deliver high quality, high volume, evidence-based low intensity therapy which will be short term and primarily cognitive behavioural and self-management interventions.
PWPs will offer a wide range of interventions, including telephone and online treatment CBT programmes, psycho-educational groups, courses, workshops, webinars and one-to-one work.
This is a fast-paced role and carries a high-volume caseload. The role is varied and constantly evolving.
Benefits include;
- 27 Days Annual Leave increasing to 37 days with long service plus Bank Holidays
- Long Service Incremental Pay increases separate from company wide pay reviews
- Enhanced Maternity/Adoption Pay
- Enhanced Paternity Pay
- Death in service benefit after 2 years
- Sickness Absence Pay after 6 months service
- Generous discretionary compassionate leave
- Local discount schemes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited IAPT Training.
- Accredited by British Psychological Society (BPS)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within IAPT whilst completing required training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited IAPT Training.
- Accredited by British Psychological Society (BPS)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within IAPT whilst completing required training.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.