This Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner post sits in the Central Team of NHS Northamptonshire Talking Therapies, delivered by Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust. Much of the work is supervising and developing PWPs, Assistant Psychologists and Mental Health Support Practitioners, alongside assessment and triage at the service's front door. Direct step 2 work, particularly groups and webinars, makes up a smaller share of the role. A postgraduate qualification in low intensity psychological interventions is required.
What the job involves
- Supervising, supporting and developing staff who carry out assessments, with a focus on their wellbeing
- Giving expert clinical support and guidance to step 2 staff
- Supporting staff to deliver quality assessment, treatment and support to people using the service
- Ensuring National Talking Therapies standards are met
- Contributing to the learning and development of PWPs, Assistant Psychologists, Mental Health Support Practitioners and peer supporters
- Delivering some step 2 clinical intervention for common mental health problems, especially groups and webinars
- Working in assessment and triage at the front door, responding to people who are distressed or unsure what support they need
- Using clinical judgement to make sense of complex presentations, manage risk and direct people to the right treatment at the right time
What's required
Qualifications
- Postgraduate certificate or diploma in low intensity psychological interventions
Experience
- At least 1 year post-qualification experience
Skills & knowledge
- Comfortable making sound clinical decisions while prioritising competing demands
- Knowing when to seek support or escape concerns
Nice to have
- 2 years post-qualification experience
- Experience in a senior PWP role offering case management supervision or supporting staff professional development
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The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
