Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - Teesside, United Kingdom - Alliance Psychological Services Ltd

Alliance Psychological Services Ltd

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Teesside, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Alliance Psychological Services is an independent provider of counselling and psychological therapy services based in the Tees Valley area and working across the North-East region.

We are working in partnership with Middlesbrough & Stockton Mind to deliver the IMPACT on Teesside service.

We are currently recruiting several Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) training posts to start the course in September 2023.

However, you will be required to start in the role prior to the training course commencing, to allow you time to learn more about the IMPACT service and complete an induction period.

Successful applicants will complete a relevant program of university-based training during their first year within the post. Salaries for the PWP training posts will be £22,500 per annum, increasing to £26,000 per annum once qualified.

For more information on the University training programme, please visit:

Please note you must have full right to work in the UK as we are currently unable to offer working visa opportunities.

Main duties of the job
Successful applicants will be employed by one of the organisations within the partnership which will be discussed at appointment. Both organisations work under the IMPACT on Teesside service but they have differing terms and conditions. Please see below for more information.

Closing date: 2nd July

Interviews:
W/C 10th July

About us

Alliance offers first rate training and development opportunities, 38 days annual leave pro rata, rising 1 day every 5 years of service (as well as the option to purchase additional annual leave) EAP health scheme including costs towards eye tests/glasses, dental treatment, physio treatment and shopping discounts alongside a 3% contributory pension scheme.

We also offer lots of health and wellbeing initiatives for our staff and promote flexible working for a positive work life balance.

At Mind, our staff are at the very core of all we do. We aim to offer varied and rewarding roles with substantial development opportunities. We hope that we offer a sense of community and a sense of belonging to something meaningful.

Mind also offers up to 40 days annual leave pro rata, commencing at 34 days (Inc BH) and rising 1 day every year of service (up to a maximum of 40 days inc BH).

We offer up to 2 days paid per year for volunteering with other organisations, Spectrum Health, and shopping discounts.

We also offer lots of health and well-being initiatives for our staff and promote flexible working for a positive work-life balance.

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in our employment practice and service delivery.

We have a commitment to equality and diversity and it's our aim to employ a representative workforce that reflects the community we serve.

We are signatories to the Mindful Employers Charter, and also has Investors in People status and is a Living Wage employer.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Post holder will provide a range of evidence-based psychological interventions within the framework of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Programme as part of as part of Impacts Primary Care Psychological Wellbeing Therapies (PWT) Service across the Tees area.

They will undertake the University-based programme of training towards the Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner qualification.

The post
- holder will work as part of the Impact team for a minimum of 3 days of the week whilst attending the training programme. They will provide a range of evidence-based psychological interventions within the framework of the IAPT Programme as part of Impacts Team serving GP Practices across the NHS Tees area.

This position may require flexible hours between 8am until 8pm weekdays.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To work as a member of the Impact PWT Service Team

To create and maintain effective working relationships within the PWT Team and elsewhere.
To offer advice and support to other members of the wider Primary Care Team, including GPs and other Health Professionals, on mental health issues, and in relation to appropriate referral pathways for patients with mental health needs.
To liaise effectively with Secondary Care and voluntary sector organisations and services
To attend meetings and provide reports as required.
To assist in the development and promotion of the service

To provide a range of therapeutic interventions

To provide assessment, including risk assessment, of clients referred for psychological therapy within the Primary Care setting.
To select and deliver a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions in collaboration with the client within a variety of settings, including facetoface, telephone and teams. Interventions may be delivered via 11, within computerised CBT or within a group setting.
To work within an appropriate time framework.
To make appropriate onward referrals following assessment for clients requiring other ser