Qualified PWP
Job summary
You will provide high volume low intensity interventions, which will be a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self-management interventions, to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression. You will receive excellent support in your role, including extensive clinical and caseload supervision.
Main duties of the job
Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service. Assess and support people with a common mental health problem in the self management of their recovery. Undertake patient-centred interviews which identifies areas where the person wishes to see change and or recovery and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self and others. Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the service's referral protocols, refers unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary or steps-up the person's treatment to high intensity psychological therapy. Provide a range of information and support for evidence based high-volume low-intensity psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help computerised CBT, information about pharmacological treatments. This work may be face to face, telephone, workshops or via other media. Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary. Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient. Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate. Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.
About us
Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support. Everything about MHM is people focused, our people are central to delivering the highest quality of service and care to our clients and service users. At the Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Wellbeing NHS Talking Therapy Service service we offer PWPs high quality supervision and opportunities for continual professional development. PWP's are supported to become proficient in psychological assessment, delivering a range of low-intensity psychological treatments for anxiety disorders and depression - psycho-education, behavioural activation, medication management, problem solving and guided self-help.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £28,407- £34,581 per annum (NHS AfC Band 5) Base: 102 High Green Court, Cannock, WS11 1GR At the Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Wellbeing NHS Talking Therapy Service, we offer Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) high quality supervision and opportunities for continual professional development. PWP's are supported to become proficient in psychological assessment, delivering a range of low-intensity psychological treatments for anxiety disorders and depression - psychoeducation, behavioural activation, medication management, problem solving and guided self-help. About us Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support. Everything about MHM is people focused, our people are central to delivering the highest quality of service and care to our clients and service users. About the role You will provide high volume low intensity interventions, which will be a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self-management interventions, to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression. You will receive excellent support in your role, including extensive clinical and caseload supervision. For full details, please refer to the attached job description. About you To be eligible for this position you must have completed the Low Intensity training in NHS Talking Therapies and be registered with the BABCP or BPS. You will have experience of working within NHS Talking Therapies. You will be able to demonstrate high standards of verbal and written communication, be able to establish good therapeutic relationships with people (including by telephone) and be computer literate. You will also be able to evaluate and put in place the skills and knowledge that you are provided as part of the training and development opportunities included in this role. A good knowledge and understanding of the NHS Talking Therapies programme for Common Mental Health Disorders, particularly the PWP role within stepped-care, will be essential. You will have experience of working with Mental Health and will be able to inspire and engage people and have the ability to identify barriers and understand client needs, while possessing excellent motivational skills. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, self-motivated individual wishing to progress their clinical career in psychological therapies. For full details, please refer to the attached job description. What we offer You will go through our comprehensive, in-person training program in your first week of employment which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role, as well as offering a great opportunity to get to know your new colleagues. In addition, you will receive:
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (inclusive of awaiting final ratification)
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- Qualified Graduate Mental Health Worker
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- Registration as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with either BABCP or BPS.
- Qualifications Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (inclusive of awaiting final ratification)
- or
- Qualified Graduate Mental Health Worker
- and
- Registration as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with either BABCP or BPS.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Experience
- Evidence of working in primary care settings with people who have experienced a mental health problem.
- Able to demonstrate clinical outcomes and meeting agreed performance targets.
- Ability to manage own caseload and time.
- Demonstrates high standards in written communication.
- Able to write clear reports and letters.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Mental Health Matters
Address
102 High Green Court, Cannock, WS11 1GR
Cannock
WS11 1GR
https://www.mhm.org.uk/
- Company
- Mental Health Matters
- Location
- Cannock, United Kingdom WS11 1GR
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £28407.00 - £34581.00 a year
- Posted
- Company
- Mental Health Matters
- Location
- Cannock, United Kingdom WS11 1GR
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £28407.00 - £34581.00 a year
- Posted