
Overview
The Psychological Well-Being Practitioner (Low Intensity) course is offered by the University of Essex .
Our certificates in PWP enable you to work with people who experience common mental health problems. You will learn to use a range of protocols derived from the best evidence based practice methodologies available. The protocols are drawn from cognitive behavioural theory and utilise self-help processes to empower patients to take control of their own well-being needs.
You will learn the coaching and facilitation skills necessary to support this kind of self-help process and receive a full grounding in the theory underpinning these approaches. You will also learn about the service structure underpinning the IAPT initiative which you will be working in during your training.
Your future after the Psychological Well-Being Practitioner (Low Intensity) course offered by the University of Essex
During your training, it is usual for students to be employed at NHS Band 4 or equivalent. Following training, it is usual for your employing organisation to continue your employment at NHS Band 5 or equivalent. This change in banding acknowledges your qualified status.
PWPs may also go on to achieve senior PWP status and role after gaining further experience. You may also choose to extend your role into one of the new developing areas in IAPT. Some PWPs may become more involved in education of new practitioners. Generally PWPs stay within the role deepening their skills and competencies.
Other career development areas may be available in your particular IAPT services.
Accreditation
Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) against the requirements for qualification as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses included:
- Engagement and Assessment of Patients with Common Mental Health Problems
- Evidence-based low-intensity treatment for common mental health disorders
- Values, Employment and Context
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Duration
- Full-time
- 9 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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General requirements
- Entry to the programme is through interview for a trainee PWP post in one of our local IAPT compliant partners. Roles are advertised via NHS Jobs Website or other local IAPT compliant provider organisations.
- Employment as a trainee PWP is a pre-requisite for applying for the programme.
- A relevant first honours degree, or equivalent, eg professional experience and responsibility
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International
7896 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7896 GBP per year during 9 months. -
National
3680 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3680 GBP per year during 9 months.
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Funding
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