Primary Care Mental Health Worker

The post holder will provide screenings and interventions as part of the Talking Therapies team which also includes other therapeutic models such as, IPT, CAT, EMDR, CFD, Couples Counselling and Person Centred Counselling.

The post holder will be expected to have a commitment to a holistic model of mental health and working with partners to address client need through 1:1 work and group work.

There is recognition that staff can realise their potential through effective clinical and management supervision, managerial support, and through access to internal and external training.

Staff development and their wellbeing are accepted as priorities, and we have a long-established Wellbeing Strategy Group which develops wellbeing initiatives for the service.

This post holder will be required to work one out of hours shift per week.

Do you have the ability to both deliver high quality interventions, and develop the skills and knowledge of other practitioners in South Tyneside Talking Therapies?

Do you want to be part of a team described by its current staff as supportive, excellent, and amazing?

South Tyneside Talking Therapies is an award-winning service and one of the highest performing services at both regional and national level., Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.