Mental Health Practitioner

1 month ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Crystal Pathways Full time

At Crystal Pathways, we believe that understanding mental health and accessing support as early as possible is key to recovery. Our services are open to both those impacted by mental illness and those who are wanting to improve their wellbeing.

We are currently delivering a wide range of government funded programs and services to support individuals, families and businesses by promoting good mental health.

Are you passionate about making a difference and improving lives? So are we

We're already making a huge difference and changing lives of many vulnerable individuals. Would you like to join a place where you can develop and grow ? This is a unique opportunity and we can't wait to hear from you

This is a role open to experienced, qualified mental health professionals, with experience of coaching and guiding individuals to achieve social justice outcomes. There is a possibility of further extension of the role and moving onto more senior position after qualifying period.

As part of your role you will be using a range of psychological interventions and interpersonal skills to support:

- individuals with mild and moderate mental health problems,
- individuals experiencing learning difficulties, learning disabilities and neurodiversity.
- individuals who lack motivation, confidence, have low self-esteem and need guidance and support to move forward on their life journey.
- care-home residents and their families

You will:

- undertake client-centred interviews
- identify areas where the person wishes to change how they feel, think or behave
- provide a range of evidence-based psychological interventions including guided self-help based on cognitive behavioural therapy, online psychological treatment programmes and psycho-educational groups and workshops, employment and interest assessments, motivational guidance and support
- liaise with other agencies and provide information about services such as employment and housing to clients

You will offer face to face interventions but will also be able to work from home and offer online support to clients from different backgrounds, often unemployed with multiple needs and barriers to progression.

Essential Criteria:

- Demonstrates competence/knowledge of working with a range of psychological difficulties treated in a mild and moderate mental health setting
- Demonstrates knowledge of a range of relevant psychological interventions.
- Clear and pleasant demeanour and communicator.
- Minimum Undergraduate level qualifications in the relevant field (Nursing, Psychology, Counselling, Social Work)
- Willing to be registered with the British Psychological Society, or the National Counselling Society or other relevant accreditation body.
- Understands primary and secondary care mental health services
- Driving license and willingness to travel
- Willing to invest time to grow with the company

Desired Criteria:

- Experience in the field of occupational, clinical or counselling psychology (mental health nurse, clinical psychologist, occupational psychologist, health psychologist)
- Postgraduate Qualifications
- Experience of working with the Department for Work and Pensions and/or the Ministry of Justice and NHS IAPT services

In exchange we will offer a fantastic working environment with a fun team, competitive salary, great flexibility and a potential to grow

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £24,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

- Manchester: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester

Application deadline: 09/02/2024



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