Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Overview

About the Role: Rethink Mental Illness’re seeking a qualified and accredited Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join Rethink Mental Illness's integrated primary care mental health team at HMP Millsike, York. As a PWP, you will deliver high-quality, low-intensity cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) interventions to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression, aligning with Step 2 IAPT guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct person-centred assessments, manage referrals, and support individuals in their self-management and recovery journeys.
• Deliver guided self-help in both 1:1 and group settings, utilizing CBT principles.
• Collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams, attending meetings and contributing to step-up and step-down arrangements.
• Ensure accurate data entry and maintain high standards in clinical record-keeping and confidentiality.
• Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders, upholding Rethink Mental Illness values.

About You:

• Qualifications: Completed the IAPT Low Intensity National Programme and hold a PWP accreditation (BPS or BABCP).
• Experience: Demonstrated experience providing low-intensity, evidence-based interventions in a stepped-care environment.
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and databases.

Experience in a prison setting or with offender populations is beneficial, though not essential.

Benefits: In addition to a rewarding career supporting those affected by mental illness, you’ll enjoy professional development opportunities, a supportive team environment, and structured supervision.

Join Rethink Mental Illness in making a meaningful difference: Apply today to be part of a team that values Passion, Commitment, and Hope in supporting individuals severely affected by mental illness.

Who are Rethink Mental Illness? Rethink Mental Illness’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England, committed to delivering “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion: Rethink Mental Illness appreciate differences through inclusiveness and belonging, creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that improves Rethink Mental Illness's services.