Health Improvement Practitioner
Core
Deliver brief, evidence-based psychological interventions (specifically Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and group programs to individuals and families within a primary care clinic setting to improve mental health and wellbeing.
Role type
Generalist mental health practitioner (brief intervention specialist)
Builds
Accessible talking therapies and intervention pathways for patients in a general practice environment
Domain
Primary care / Behavioral health / Mental health
Required skills
Registered mental health professional (psychologist, psychotherapist, mental health nurse, social worker, occupational therapist, or DAPAANZ registered Counsellor), training in talking therapies (ACT, FACT, CBT), clinical note entry, cultural sensitivity
Preferred skills
Experience in primary care, ability to work in fast-paced environments, strong IT/typing skills
Responsibilities
Provide brief psychological interventions to patients, deliver evidence-based group programmes, consult with the General Practice team to identify unmet patient needs, develop intervention pathways alongside GPs and nurses
Seniority
Mid-level, specialized practitioner