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Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - PWP

Optima Health
Remote, GBR
Full Time, Contract
Mid
Remote
GBP 30000-33000 yearly / year
Discovered 5 days ago
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About Us

Optima Health is the UK's largest provider of Occupational Health and wellbeing services, supporting organisations across both the public and private sectors. With a heritage dating back to 1947, we have been helping employers create healthier, high-performing workplaces for generations, and we continue to evolve with innovative, practical solutions that make a real difference. At the heart of our story are our people. We bring together like-minded professionals who are passionate about improving workplace health and wellbeing and delivering meaningful support to the organisations we work with across the UK. When you join Optima Health, you become part of something bigger. We invest in our people/you through structured induction, ongoing training and tailored career development, helping you build the skills and experience to grow your career. Together, we live our values: One Team – There are no barriers in our business. We trust each other and work together as one team to deliver what our clients need. We all have a part to play in our future, and everyone's contribution is important and valued. Doing the Right Thing – We operate to the highest standards. Success is underpinned by honesty and integrity, and by doing what we say we will do. We care about the impact of our work on our people, our clients, their employees, society, and the world we live in. Caring for our colleagues' wellbeing and respecting their time, energy and balance is fundamental to this value. Shaping Tomorrow – We are always looking for ways to improve and innovate. We train, support and empower future leaders, invest in market-leading propositions and use technology to advance service and clinical outcomes. We evolve how we work - embracing smater, more flexible approaches that help our people thrive both professionally and personally. Never Too Big to Care – We always retain a client-first approach. Every client, and every one of their employees that we support, matters. We work in partnership to optimise workplace health and wellbeing, sharing in the benefits of growing together

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.

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 & clinical skills supervision.
  • Welfare calls to clients if risk is identified.
  • Support and engagement with wider PHP team

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge Required for the Role

  • To have undertaken the `Post Graduate Certificate in Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy` course and be fully qualified as a PWP.
  • Registered with the BABCP as a PWP
  • 18 months post registration experience in an NHS setting
  • Able to achieve clinical outcomes and meet agreed performance targets.
  • Ability to manage own caseload and time.
  • Demonstrate high standards verbal & 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?

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Volunteer Days

YuLife Employee Benefits Platform

Save As You Earn Scheme

Eye Test Vouchers

Flu Vaccination Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Clinical Training Academy

Paid CPD Days

Professional Registration Fees Paid

RAVE Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Right to Request Flexible Working From Day 1

Optima Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender or gender expression, disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief or sexual orientation.

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Documents

JD0224 Mental Health Practitioner.pdf (106.54 KB)

Requirements

  • To have undertaken the `Post Graduate Certificate in Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy` course and be fully qualified as a PWP.
  • Registered with the BABCP as a PWP
  • 18 months post registration experience in an NHS setting
  • Able to achieve clinical outcomes and meet agreed performance targets.
  • Ability to manage own caseload and time.
  • Demonstrate high standards verbal & 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).

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