Mental Wellbeing Practitioner

Mental Wellbeing Practitioner

Nationwide, remote based role

Permanent - full-time and part-time hours considered

**Salary**: up to £25,500 per annum dependent on experience

A bit about us

Here you’ll be welcomed. We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. You’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

About the area you’ll be working in

We provide a range of

health insurance

options which can give customers access to diagnosis, treatment and specialist support services. The benefits available to our customers include access to Bupa-approved consultants, breakthrough treatment and drugs, our 24/7 Anytime HealthLine, cancer cover that comes with the Bupa cancer promise, PhysioLine and also a dedicated assistance line for our employees.

What you'll be doing

This is a fantastic opportunity to really make a difference to the wellbeing of a diverse range of clients and at the same time, an opportunity where you can continue in your own clinical career development.

As a telephone-based Mental Wellbeing Practitioner, you will act as in a triage service capacity where you will conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, make treatment recommendations and provide low level interventions for Bupa insurance members and Bupa Employee Assistance Programme clients.

What’s a typical day?

The role will involve working independently and as part of a clinical team whilst liaising daily with internal and external services/organisations. You will have continuous support from a Clinical Psychologist lead and regular clinical supervision but should be confident in your competencies and have experience working with a diverse range of patient groups.- Perform telephone-based clinically robust and comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment, formulation and treatment planning for clients and members who access the service- To perform all clinical roles and responsibilities in line with Bupa’s pillars of clinical governance- To participate in multi-disciplinary decision-making regarding clients or members with psychological and/or psychiatric needs- To have knowledge and awareness of current relevant legislation and own responsibilities for professional practice in relation to risk issues including the Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children and to complete relevant mandatory training and updates

Who we’re looking for?- Primary Mental Health Worker or High Intensity Worker/CBT therapist or experienced Assistant Psychologist.- Membership of BABCP/UKCP/BPS/HCPC or another recognised professional body- Strong professional and personal drive- Enthusiastic and self-motivated- Ability to respond rapidly and decisively- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills- IT proficient- Proven experience of customer service- Working within level of competence and recognising when to escalate

What’s it like to work here?

We want people to love working here, so much so that’s it’s at the top of our agenda and something you’ll hear a lot about here at Bupa. We offer our people a great range of benefits, many of which are flexible and can be tailored to suit what’s most important to you. We’re a healthcare company so there’s a huge focus on our people’s health and wellbeing, supported by a healthy work-life balance and workplaces which are friendly, appealing spaces to support you to be at your best.

You’ll also receive:
- Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell- Enhanced pension and life insurance- Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work- Discounted access to online gym sessions- Annual performance-based bonus- Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind- Option to join dental insurance scheme at a discounted rate- Access to our Digital GP platform on you mobile- Emotional wellbeing support- Access to family mental health line- Financial wellbeing channels- Support for carers

Diversity and Inclusion

Bupa is committed to making sure that every applicant is assessed solely on personal merit and qualifications. We actively celebrate the diversity of our colleagues and provide an inclusive environment so you can bring your true self to Bupa.

We’ll make sure you are treated fairly regardless of disability or circumstance. That’s why we’re happy to offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Whether you’ve found your feet or are discovering a new path.

Welcome to a place that celebrates you.

This isn’t where you've been.

This is where you're going.

This is what we have belief in.

Time Type:
Full time