Description
Richmond Borough Mind is seeking a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join their successful NHS Talking Therapies service. The successful candidate will be employed by Richmond Borough Mind and work as part of the Step 2 element of the NHS Richmond Talking Therapies Service.
The role involves assessing and supporting patients with common mental health problems in the self-management of their recovery. The post holder will deliver evidence-based, low-intensity psychological treatments, complemented by information, advice, and signposting.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing own caseload by delivering workshops, offering cCBT, and providing individual guided self-help
- Working with people from diverse backgrounds and being committed to equal opportunities
- Delivering psycho-educational groups/workshops
- Ability to work under pressure and manage own personal stress
- Good computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office packages
The service primarily provides psychoeducational groups, alongside interventions such as guided self-help and computerised cognitive behavioural therapy (cCBT), as well as links to employment, training, and benefits support.
Benefits of working for Richmond Borough Mind include:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year, increasing by 1 day per full year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days) [pro rata]
- Contributory pension
- Bonus 1 day of annual leave per year over the festive period [pro rata]
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes free counselling sessions and access to a wellbeing app
- Training and personal development opportunities
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- Staff away days and socials
The post holder will work with people from diverse backgrounds and should be committed to equal opportunities. They may be required to work in various community settings and must be prepared to be flexible in their working arrangements.
The role will involve a mix of remote and hybrid working; however, this may change depending on service needs. All staff are required to attend in person for equipment management, client work, and occasional meetings.