Provide assessments and a full range of evidence-based treatments in the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines to a caseload of step 2 patients with mild to moderate symptoms such as worry and low mood. Treatment options include guided self-help, computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (cCBT), webinars and workshops. These are delivered over the phone, video calls or zoom, and face to face appointments.
Key Tasks
* Maintaining or working towards accreditation with either British Psychological Society (BPS) or the British Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Psychologists (BABCP).
* Maintaining a caseload of patients.
* Agreeing and upholding confidentiality agreement with patients.
* Assess and monitor risk to and from the patient and take safeguarding actions when needed.
* Deliver low intensity treatments in accordance with NICE guidelines.
* Supporting patients accessing computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy through written reviews and phone calls.
* Providing resources to patients considering their accessibility needs.
* Using the patient database for data collection and recording all activity in a timely manner.
* Gathering patient feedback through patient experience questionnaire (PEQs).
* Carry out review calls with patients after their treatment has ended.
* Explore appropriate support for people not suitable for low intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy interventions.
* Writing and sending referrals to specialist services, working with Step 3 colleagues to make sure appropriate arrangements are in place when patients move within the stepped care model.
* Presenting webinars online with a colleague and completing group admin.
* Facilitating groups in person with a colleague.
* Discuss patient care with external services through meetings, emails and phone calls.
* Signposting patients to resources and services when appropriate.
* Keep up to date with service changes.
* Managing your diary to maintain your wellbeing and meet service needs.
* Prepare for and attend group and one-to-one supervision meetings.
* Attend team meetings, service meetings, wellbeing groups, training sessions, and workshops.
General
Adhere to the aims, values, policies and procedures of Solent Mind, particularly safeguarding and health & safety.
Qualifications & Essential Requirements
* Qualified as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - Essential.
* Accredited or intending to work towards accreditation with either BPS or BABCP - Essential.
* Relevant specialisation, such as OCD or long-term conditions - Essential.
* Safeguarding training - Desirable.
Experience
* Supporting people with symptoms such as low mood or anxiety - Essential.
* Delivering webinars, presenting, and/or facilitating groups - Desirable.
* Assessing patients, including risk - Desirable.
* Communicating with multiple teams to achieve a shared goal - Desirable.
* Experience of using patient databases - Desirable.
* Personal experience of mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression - Desirable.
Knowledge / Skills / Competencies
* Understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present itself - Essential.
* Understanding of NHS Talking Therapies and the stepped care model - Essential.
* Ability to build trust and work effectively with patients to achieve lasting recovery - Essential.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills - Essential.Able to work on own initiative - Essential.
* Able to work as an effective team member and form good working relationships - Essential.
* Self-reflective and responsive to feedback to develop skills - Essential.
* Resilient and capable of maintaining boundaries to manage own personal stress - Essential.
* Adaptable to change - Essential.
* Computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office programs and Zoom - Essential.
* Able to organise time and prioritise tasks effectively - Desirable.
* Knowing when to seek guidance and support - Desirable.
Other
* Commitment to Solent Mind's values and policies - Essential.
* Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check with adult and child barred lists - Essential.
* Flexibility to work at least one late shift a week (usually from noon until 8pm) - Essential.
* Fluent in community languages other than English, including British Sign Language - Desirable.
Hours: 37 hours per week (including one late shift, usually 12-8pm).
Salary Range: £31,049 per annum, rising to £33,487 after 2 years in service, and £37,796 after a further 2 years of service (equivalent to NHS band 5).
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