Psychological wellbeing practitioner
Offer assessments for mild to severe common mental health problems
Psychological wellbeing practitioners work within the NHS England Improving Access to Psychological Therapies initiative, which is a world leading programme in psychological healthcare. This is an exciting role where practitioners make a difference to people’s lives. A psychological wellbeing practitioner interacts with adult patients in primary care, across a number of different services and a variety of environments. You’ll offer assessments for mild to severe common mental health problems, undertaking assessment of risk and making of safeguarding referrals. In this role, you’ll offer evidence-based interventions to patients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression, as well as other common mental health problems. You’ll operate within a stepped care service delivery model, which offers the least intrusive effective psychological treatment in the first instance. Patients can then be ‘stepped up’ to a more intensive treatment if required. The treatment aids clinical improvement and social inclusion, such as a return to work, is delivered through a variety of methods.
Duration: 12 months
Relevant school subjects: Science
Entry requirements: GCSEs in maths and English, or functional skills level 2 in maths and English. Previous experience of working in mental health
Achievement upon completion: Level 6 (Higher)—equivalent to a foundation degree
Potential salary upon completion: £23,000 per annum
Find out more: www.apprenticeshipguide.co.uk
