To apply for this role, you will have successfully completed existing training on a nationally recognised post graduate IAPT low intensity programme. This will include how to improve knowledge on a range of mental health issues, and how to provide a range of brief solution focused interventions for adults who are experiencing mild to moderate emotional difficulties, particularly anxiety and depression.

Main duties of the job

Under supervision the you'll deliver Step 2 CBT interventions. These will include guided self-help, active listening, computer aided CBT, group work and signposting. These interventions will be offered from both General Practice Surgeries and community venues across the borough as well as from the team base and other locations as appropriate. Interventions will be primarily telephone based, but also include some face to face and video sessions as required.

About us

The catchment area of the post is the borough of Barnet/Enfield. You'll be based within the main service hubs and other parts of the catchment area and/or wider service, as necessary including in community centres. You'll also be expected to participate in extended hours early and late clinics offered by the service from 8 am to 8 pm.

Continuing professional development is ensured by regular clinical and managerial supervision, peer-support, and attendance at relevant courses/conferences, in line with BABCP professional requirements or equivalent. Joint working, consultation and liaison with other professionals, services and agencies are a regular feature of the work carried out. Teaching, training and supervision may be provided to professional colleagues within and outside IAPT

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Please refer to the attached Job description and Person Specification for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Skills and Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of IAPT postgraduate diploma in low intensity interventions
• Degree educated or equivalent
• BABCP Accredited Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (or working towards accreditation through submission of relevant portfolio to the BABCP).
• Experience or understanding of mental health issues
• Excellent written and oral communication skills one to one and group situations.

Desirable

• Working with other agencies statutory and voluntary
• Ability to secure health information from relevant health specialists to inform the process of assessment

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