We are looking for an experienced and passionate Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner!
To work as part of an integrated primary care mental health team within the Prison to provide high volume, low intensity interventions which will be a range of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self-management interventions, for clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression. This includes providing guided self-help in both 1:1 and group formats, in line with the current Step 2 IAPT guidelines. You are accredited PWP, either with BPS or BABCP.
General Duties:
* To work within the Prison Service policies and procedures and to support the relevant programmes being run and contribute to the management of risk and public protection.
* This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure and Home Office Prison Clearance.
* Act in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998. Ensure all records, personal, staff and client data are managed in line with Data Management and Information Governance policies.
* Comply with legal and regulatory requirements such as provisions set out in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
* As with all employees, workers, and volunteers; to encourage people to join Rethink Mental Illness as a member, donor, or activist.
* To act in accordance with the charity’s Professional Boundaries, Health & Safety and Safeguarding policies and to notify your line manager promptly if there are any concerns.
* Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Manager.
* Take personal responsibility for individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives undertaking any relevant training.
* Respond to and implement suggestions by supervisors in clinical practice.
* Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competences and clinical practice.
* Ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed, and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.
* Maintain professional registration requirements as appropriate to the role.
* Ensure the maintenance of internal standards of practice and regulatory bodies and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health.
* To work in accordance with the charity’s national policies and local operating procedures and those of external regulators or professional bodies.
* This job profile and list of duties is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements. The line manager may stipulate other reasonable requirements and projects commensurate with the general profile and grade of the post.
A Driving License and access to own Transport is Essential for This Role
Appointments will be at the minimum of the band.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact - recruitment@rethink.org
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