Team Coordinator for Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner and GMHWs

We are looking for a graduate in psychology (or related disciplines) with substantial experience in providing low intensity CBT interventions, to lead and coordinate our team of GMHWs and PWPs.

The Sutton & Merton Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service delivers a range of evidence-based psychological interventions (e.g., CBT, IPT, DIT) to people with common mental health problems (i.e., depression, anxiety disorders and eating disorders) within a stepped-care model. Sutton & Merton IAPT is professionally managed by a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and operationally managed by a Service Manager. The clinical team includes qualified Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, IAPT High Intensity CBT Practitioners, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, and Graduate Mental Health Workers who provide evidence-based psychological interventions in line with NICE guidance., We are looking for a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join our committed and hardworking team of clinicians as Team Co-ordinator.

You will be responsible for coordinating the provision of brief telephone-based triage assessments as well as NICE-supported low intensity treatments such as guided self-help and CBT-based psycho-educational courses for depression and anxiety disorders. You will work closely with the Band 8a Triage Lead, the Service Manager, and the Clinical Lead to ensure the low intensity services delivered are of high quality and meet nationally agreed targets.

You will receive regular clinical supervision from a Band 8a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist working within the service.

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.

We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.