Roles in CAMHS
Psychological wellbeing practitioner
About the role...
As a psychological wellbeing practitioner (PWP) working within NHS Talking Therapies you will undertake a comprehensive patient-centred assessment and support a range of low intensity interventions informed by cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Low-Intensity CBT interventions represent a new evidence-based ‘health technology’ in the form of written or computerised guided-self-help for the treatment of adults with anxiety and depression disorders.
What qualifications do I need?
You can be a non-graduate, psychology graduate or other graduate or other mental health professional.
Apprenticeships - A fantastic opportunity for those without an honours degree that are passionate about improving the lives of people with common mental health difficulties, have relevant life experience, and are looking to make a career change or contribute to the local community. The PWP training programme consists of 45 days provided within an academic year, with 25 delivered by the University and 20 representing University directed learning days in the workplace. Whilst in training you will be employed by an NHS Talking Therapies and spend the majority of your time working with patients. Typically this would involve a working week split into 2 days in training and 3 days working in service.
What experience do I need to bring?
Psychological wellbeing practitioner (PWP) training positions are open to people with excellent interpersonal skills that can demonstrate experience working in settings where they have engaged with people experiencing mental health difficulties.