Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner in London

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP)
Location: Home Based, UK
Salary: £30,000 per annum – rising to £32,000 per annum after probation
Contract Type: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract – 12 months
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
Right to live & work within the UK is required for this role.
About Us
The new Optima Health is the UK market leader in the provision of Occupational Health and Wellbeing services. Formed by the combination of three leading businesses (Optima Health, TP Health and Healthwork), the new Optima Health is more than the consolidation of the individual legacy businesses; our combined and complementary capability means we can offer unrivalled clinical expertise and industry‑leading tailored solutions to our clients. Our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of the UK workforce by supporting healthy high performance in our client organisations, helping them to achieve their full potential through their people.
Optima Health not only provides an excellent package, but also offers a structured induction and training programme in the first few weeks, with touchpoints all the way through and support from your Line Manager. One of our core values is One Team, and growing and developing together is our key commitment. We offer tailored career development and opportunities for further training and qualifications, to support you in your career journey.
Role Summary
To provide a dual service of occupational health assessments and reports from a mental health perspective and Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Step 2) treatment to clients. Full training will be provided remotely.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
Occupational Health Assessments via telephone and video.
Writing Occupational Health Reports.
Provision of step 2 interventions to include Low Intensity CBT via telephone, video platform, silver cloud, groups (via video‑link).
Making referrals to High Intensity Therapy and/or counselling services.
Writing letters to GP\’s where there are concerns regarding risk or further mental health assessment is required.
Engagement with case management and clinical skills supervision.
Welfare calls to clients if risk is identified.
Support and engagement with the wider PHP team.
Experience, Skills, And Knowledge Required For The Role
Completion of the Post Graduate Certificate in Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and being fully qualified as a PWP.
Registered with the BABCP as a PWP.
18 months post‑registration experience in an NHS setting.
Ability to achieve clinical outcomes and meet agreed performance targets.
Ability to manage own caseload and time.
Demonstrate high standards of verbal and written communication, including completing telephone and video consultations.
Able to develop effective therapeutic relationships with clients.
In‑depth knowledge of anxiety disorders and depression and how they can be supported by evidence‑based interventions.
Experience in assessing suicide and self‑harm (IAPT‑based or from other mental health services).
What Can We Offer You?
Competitive salary.
Excellent leadership training scheme available if you would like to progress to leadership.
25 days annual leave, plus