Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner in Burnley

About IPRS Health

IPRS Health are an award‐winning, APPTS accredited provider of Mental Health Services, putting patients at the heart of everything we do, ensuring a smooth and successful journey to recovery. We work for a diverse range of clients, including the NHS with our services having a huge impact into improving the lives of thousands of people every year. Originally solely a provider for just physiotherapy, today IPRS Health is regarded as one of the UK's leading providers of quality corporate absence management services.

We are seeking a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.

IMPORTANT: You must be BABCP or BPS Registered to be considered for this position.

Salary & Working Conditions

• £26,000 - £33,000 per annum FTE.
• Fully remote working.
• Hours: Full or part time hours available Monday to Friday. (full time 40 hours per week, part-time minimum (8hrs x 3 days) or 4 days (8hrs x 4 days)).

Benefits

• Competitive salary package plus performance related increments
• 25 days Annual Leave (increasing with completed years' service) plus 8 days Bank Holiday
• Holiday Buy-Back and Sell-Back Scheme
• IPRS Health Clinical Development Training Programme
• CPD Funding for external courses
• Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling
• Westfield Health Cash Plan, Dental, Optical & much more
• Company Pension
• Free Winter Flu Vaccinations
• Moving Day leave
• Recruit a Friend scheme worth up to £1500

Main Job Duties

• Remotely assess, triage, and deliver, under supervision, outcome focused, evidence‐based interventions to patients experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
• To deliver treatment to patients experiencing varying mental health difficulties.
• To deliver a range of support for evidence‐based treatments, including telephone, media or typed.
• Undertake accurate assessment of risk to self and others, in doing so to correctly manage and escalate any identified risk.
• Apply sound theoretical knowledge of evidence‐based psychological interventions, using a range of short‐term therapeutic approaches to meet the needs of referred clients.
• Through supervision and case management to escalate cases where the level of need becomes beyond the scope of your role or more severe in presentation.
• Adhere to the service referral protocols. Under supervision signpost unsuitable referrals to the relevant service as necessary.
• Manage a clinical caseload in line with guidance from the Team Lead, relevant professional standards, and the PWP Code of Practice.
• Keep coherent records of all activity in line with service protocols and use these records and outcome data to inform decision making. Complete all requirements relating to data collection.

General / Additional Duties

• Work within a collaborative approach involving a range of relevant others when indicated.
• Maintain a competent level of continued professional development (CPD).
• Contribute to internal CPD activities, sharing good practice and supporting the development of PWP work within the service.
• Take ownership of self‐development via commitment to internal and external CPD and other relevant activities.

Mandatory Responsibilities

• Adhere to all company policies at all times.
• Work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overarching framework of IPRS team policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the development of best practice within the service.
• All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (1998) and Security and Confidentiality Policies.
• It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties.
• Work flexibly to meet the ongoing expectation of the IPRS service.

Qualifications, Training and Experience

• Qualification from a recognised PWP Training Course (Postgraduate Certificate or Level 3 Undergraduate Course) - (E)
• Full Relevant professional registration with either BABCP or BPS - (E)
• Evidence of continuing professional development - (E)

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience of working with a range of mental health conditions - (E)
• Experience in assessing and treating a range of mental health conditions - (E)
• Experience of working with a range of individuals presenting with common mental health conditions - (E)
• Evidence of high standards of written communication - (E)
• Ability to produce clear, accurate reports and professional correspondence - (E)
• Experience in the Corporate Market - (D)
• Experience in delivering therapy on a one‐to‐one basis - (E)
• Experience in delivering workshops - (D)
• Previous experience working in public and private healthcare - (E)

Skills and Abilities

• To be able to work alone effectively and competently.
• To be flexible and adaptive to change.
• To be motivated to develop and learn.
• Ability to work within a team to achieve the best outcomes for your patients.
• To be interested in innovation and change with the service.
• A good understanding of clinical governance.

Equality and Diversity

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, at IPRS Health we ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. We value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We are proudly Disability Confident employers and will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.

For help with your application please contact recruitment-hr@iprsgroup.com.