Qualified Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner in Ware inWare PUBLISHED MON 24 MAR 2025 Jump to job information section

Band 5: £31,469 to £38,308 a year per annum, pro rata (Including 5% HCAS) PERMANENT

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust r84nA4Ld

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a qualified mental health wellbeing practitioner to be at the forefront in delivering the therapeutic provision offered within primary care, to meet the needs of the local population, in collaboration with other psychological practitioners and operational leads.

The post-holder will provide psychological assessment, formulation and treatment to clients with moderately complex mental health disorders within the service. This will include developing and facilitating group based interventions.

The post-holder will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures

The successful candidate will:

hold a graduate certificate (Level 6) or postgraduate certificate (Level 7) delivering the national curriculum for Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners (Adult Specialist Mental Health)
work closely with colleagues in a multi-disciplinary team to deliver interventions for our service users
carry out relevant risk assessments and risk management with the multi-disciplinary team
engage with and gather information from service users, relatives, and patient records to develop a formulation
work in collaboration with the individual service user and their family and carers as appropriate to develop care plans that are focused on strengths and are outcome based.

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To work in collaboration with the individual service user and their family and carers as appropriate to develop care plans that are focused on strengths and are outcome based.

To deliver specified wellbeing-focused psychologically informed interventions, in line with best available evidence, under close supervision from a clinical psychologist or CBT therapist including:

Behavioural activation and graded exposure

Teaching problem-solving skills

Improving sleep

Recognising and managing emotions

Guided self-help for bulimia and binge-eating

Building confidence

Medication support

To be responsive to service users needs and choices; and uphold their right to be treated with dignity and respect.

To include carers and families in line with the service users wishes.

Carry out relevant risk assessments and risk management with the multi-disciplinary team

Engage calmly and with sensitivity and empathy to support service users in highly distressing or emotional circumstances.

Engage with and gather information from service users, relatives, and patient records to develop a formulation.

To attend multi-disciplinary reviews and act as named worker, for a caseload of service users to support and monitor progress during multi-disciplinary interventions.

To set collaborative goals for intervention with service users

To liaise with other health and care providers, including third sector agencies and primary care, to ensure continuity of care for service users.

To communicate information concerning the assessment, formulation, and care plans of service users in a skilled and sensitive manner to promote effective multi-disciplinary working and therapeutic outcomes for clients.

To develop collaborative plans for relapse prevention

To deal with endings appropriately and safely with service users, families, and carers.

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Useful skills for a Qualified Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner: Click to view

To work as a Qualified Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner (QMHP) in the UK, several skills and qualifications are typically required. Below are the key skills and competencies that are important for this role:

Essential Skills:

1. Understanding of Mental Health: A strong knowledge of mental health issues, disorders, and treatments is crucial. This includes understanding the common mental health conditions, their symptoms, and evidence-based interventions.

2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to relate to clients, show understanding, and provide compassionate care is vital in building trust and rapport.

3. Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with clients, families, and other professionals. This includes active listening and the ability to explain complex concepts in a clear manner.

4. Assessment Skills: The ability to assess a client’s mental health needs through structured interviews and clinical assessments.

5. Intervention Skills: Knowledge and experience in delivering therapeutic interventions, such as guided self-help, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and psychoeducation.

6. Crisis Intervention Skills: Skills in handling crises and managing risk, including the ability to assess and manage suicidal thoughts or self-harm.

7. Teamwork and Collaboration: The ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with other healthcare professionals.

8. Organizational Skills: Strong time management and organizational abilities to manage caseloads and documentation effectively.

9. Cultural Competence: Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of clients, and the ability to provide culturally appropriate interventions.

10. Professionalism and Ethics: Adherence to professional standards and ethical guidelines is essential, including maintaining confidentiality and appropriate boundaries.

Qualifications:

- Educational Background: Many positions require at least a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, nursing, or a related field. A postgraduate qualification in a relevant area may be beneficial.

- Training: Completing a specific training program for mental health practitioners, such as the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) training.

- Registration: Some roles may require registration with a professional body, such as the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Experience:

- Practical Experience: Experience in mental health settings, such as internships or volunteer roles, can be helpful in developing necessary skills and gaining practical insights into the role.

Professional Development:

- Continuing professional development (CPD) is important in this field to stay updated on best practices, new research, and therapeutic techniques.

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