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Psychological Well-being Practitioner

As a Psychological Well-being Practitioner (PWP) you will be involved in aiding the recovery of a range of different patients’ mental health problems, of mild to moderate severity, using low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy based interventions. The aim of the job is to provide patients with the tools to help them manage their own recovery. The role involves managing referrals, signposting to other agencies, providing low intensity interventions and working closely with other healthcare professionals.

Look below to see the skills you need, the route to the career and the relevant work experience.

Skills Required

~ Ability to self-reflect

~ Ability to develop good therapeutic relationships

~ Teamwork

~ Ability to work under pressure

~ Respect for clients confidentiality and autonomy

~ Have excellent verbal and written communication skills

~ Ability to liaise with organisations and the public

~ Have basic IT skills

~ Be highly self-motivated

~ Time management and organisation

~ Ability to apply knowledge of low-intensity therapy to clinical issues.

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