Description
Lambeth Talking Therapies is a well-established service with over 100 members of staff. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join our Step 2 team. The role requires working in the office 2 days a week.
The service mission is to work with people to reduce distress and practical problems caused by common mental health problems. We are committed to being an anti-racist service and value diversity.
Main Duties:
- Undertake brief telephone triage of referrals into the service
- Assess and support people with common mental health problems in self-management of their recovery
- Make decisions on suitability of new referrals and refer unsuitable clients to relevant services
- Provide information and support for evidence-based low-intensity psychological treatments
- Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to client contacts and clinical sessions
Training and Supervision:
- Prepare and present clinical information for patients on caseload to supervisors
- Respond to and implement supervision suggestions
- Engage in personal development supervision to improve competences and clinical practice
Professional Responsibilities:
- Ensure maintenance of standards of practice according to trust guidelines
- Keep up to date with advances in treatment for common mental health problems
- Attend clinical/managerial supervision regularly
- Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives
Benefits:
- Generous pay, pensions, and leave
- Flexible working and support for work-life balance
- Career development opportunities
- Car lease and accommodation benefits
- NHS discounts and other perks
Person Specification:
- Qualification from an accredited PWP training course
- Honours Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject
- Experience of working in an IAPT service and meeting targets for caseload and recovery
- Skills in providing low-intensity CBT-based interventions and delivering support in various modalities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively in an emotive atmosphere and work under pressure