Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP)

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Please only apply for this post if you are either newly qualified or an experienced Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner and hold the a certificate in Low Intensity Psychological Interventions.

We are looking to recruit qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to join our busy and expanding IAPT service; individuals that strive to innovate and want to make a real difference through the work they do. This vacancy is available to start as soon as possible, working on a sessional basis with view to extend.

The PWP in post will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing general assessments and treatments to a clinical caseload with mild mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain invaluable experience, newly qualified candidates considered.

You must have the below requirements to work as a PWP:

• Hold a relevant PWP qualification
• Excellent working knowledge of IAPT Step 2 treatment protocols.
• High standards in written and oral communication
• Spoken and written fluency in English.
• Previous experience in IAPT is beneficial.
• Spoken in a second language is beneficial.
• Experience of group work, or willingness to learn, would be an advantage.

Job Duties:

• Work within the IAPT services and follow the procedures and guidelines of the service.
• Deliver assessments and short-term interventions for working age clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression based on a cognitive behavioural model under the NICE guidelines (Step 2).
• Provide services to people with different cultures and backgrounds.
• Commit to one to two days a week on a freelance basis.
• Working from home.

Application:

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV with a subject title ‘Part-Time/Flexible Working Hours PWP' with any supporting documentation and a covering letter/email.

If you have any enquiries about the position, please contact Multilingual Wellbeing Services at 020 8937 7248.

Job Type: Freelance

Benefits:

• Work from home

Licence/Certification:

• Psychological Wellbeing Practioner Certificate (required)

Work Location: Remote

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