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Salary During the training year post holders will on average study 2 days a week with Exeter University and work 3 days a week offering interventions for depression and anxiety within our service. To complete the training, you need to be available on all the advertised training days (teaching dates to be attached when timetable is made available - please note that these dates may be subject to slight adjustments) and to attend work within the service otherwise. It is essential applicants can attend each date as the course requires 100% attendance. Successful applicants will need to have developed interpersonal skills and have experience of working in a mental health environment.
Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service. Assess and support people with a common mental health problem in the self management of their recovery. Undertake patient- centered assessments which identify areas where the person wishes to see change and/or recovery and make an accurate assessment of risk to self and others. Make decisions on the suitability of new referrals, adhering to the services referral protocols, refer unsuitable clients on to a more relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary or step-up the persons treatment to high intensity psychological therapy, following the services stepped care model.
Provide a range of information, signposting and support via evidence based, high volume, low-intensity psychological treatments. This support may be offered by telephone, online, face-to-face or via group based interventions. Ability to adapt materials for those with additional learning or cultural needs. Educate and involve family members, carers and others in treatment as necessary.
