Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Provide assessment and low intensity interventions e.g psycho educational interventions, Guided Self Help, to patients registered with GP practices/health centres, drawing from CBT theories and techniques. Provide a service that is comprehensive and accessible to a broad range of patients who have common mental health problems and who are over 16 years of age To provide a service that is equitable and non-discriminatory in terms of age, gender, ethnicity and disability Support GPs and other primary care workers in making appropriate referrals and in carrying out the mental health aspects of their own roles. Make appropriate referrals to other service providers in the statutory and voluntary sectors and redirect patients to other sources of appropriate support within the local community as required. Develop a knowledge of the locality and its services and facilities, particularly in relation to mental health issues. Provide a service that is flexible, as far as possible, to meet the
demands of the client. Liaise as appropriate with secondary care mental health services and social service departments. Conduct risk assessments, prepare risk management plans and initiate appropriate action where indicated (including requests for mental health act assessments and referrals to relevant secondary care services).

This role will be working alongside the Step 2 Leads and all members of the Step 2 Team to ensure appropriate clinical support and guidance is given to the step 2 workforce and that the needs of the clients NHS Sefton Talking Therapies serves are being met. You must be a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner or a Qualified Graduate Mental Health Worker with at least 1 year post qualification experience.

Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support. Everything about MHM is people focused, our people are central to delivering the highest quality of service and care to our clients and service users.