Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
As a PWP you would have the opportunity to work with patients from different backgrounds and enhance their engagement with interventions. This work can take place in a number of different settings including community settings, phone-based support, clinical or other settings. Working collaboratively with a range of professionals, GMMH support PWP’s to clinically develop in your role to enable excellent patient- centred care.
What the Role Involves
PWPs conduct patient-centred assessments and help clients identify goals for change. Key activities include:
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Assessments: Conduct structured clinical interviews to understand a person’s problems and preferences and carry out risk assessments .
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Treatment Planning: Work collaboratively with patients to develop a treatment plan. This plan may involve low-intensity CBT techniques, problem-solving strategies, sleep hygiene advice, and self-help materials .
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Delivering Interventions: Provide one-to-one or group support sessions, in person or via phone/online, offering evidence-based interventions (e.g. guided self-help workbooks, behavioral activation, relaxation training) . PWPs may also involve family/carers as appropriate to support the patient’s recovery .
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Liaison and Coordination: Collaborate closely with GPs, mental health clinicians, employment advisors and community agencies. This can include signposting to housing, employment or social services and co-running workshops. PWPs routinely attend multidisciplinary meetings and communicate progress to ensure integrated care .
Career Progression Opportunities
PWPs enjoy clear routes for advancement. Qualified PWPs can move into senior roles, taking on management or specialist duties . For example, one might become a specialist in long-term conditions, perinatal mental health or occupational health, or take on team leadership and training responsibilities . Experienced PWPs also often progress to high-intensity therapy training (e.g. as CBT therapists) or on to further psychological professions (with additional training) .
Why Work at GMMH
At GMMH you’ll join a supportive, innovative Trust committed to staff development. Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care . GMMH operates across diverse settings (community centres, clinics, schools and outreach) and fosters close teamwork with professionals from all backgrounds. As a research-active organisation, we encourage all staff to grow professionally we encourage our employees to embark on a research journey . With excellent study support, funded training posts and inclusive networks for staff, GMMH offers an inspiring environment to build your PWP career.
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