Wellbeing practitioners provide evidence-based treatment to young people over a limited time period. They support young people who are experiencing low mood and anxiety, using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) skills.

Wellbeing practitioners offer one-to-one sessions and groups, and sometimes work with families too. Sessions may be offered on their own, or as a ‘bolt-on’ to ongoing CAMHS treatment.

A wellbeing practitioner role is often a ‘stepping stone’ to a career in CAMHS within a core profession. Dorset CAMHS regularly appoints to trainee wellbeing practitioner roles; wellbeing practitioners can then register their qualification as a ‘core profession’ upon two years’ qualified experience.

Hear more about the role of a wellbeing practitioner from Charlotte and Anna at CAMHS Dorset

Qualifications

Wellbeing practitioners will usually have a degree in a relevant subject such as psychology. The role then allows them to build on their academic background and gain practical experience. CAMHS Dorset works with universities to support trainee wellbeing practitioners. Many wellbeing practitioners go on to complete further training and qualifications in areas such as CBT therapy or clinical psychology.

Experience

Wellbeing practitioners will need to have experience of either working in a mental health setting or with children or young people. They will usually be given the opportunity to undertake further training as part of their role (see above).

Other roles that might be of interest

Wellbeing practitioners might undertake further training to specialise in a role such as a CBT therapist or family therapist, or may go on to study to become a qualified clinical psychologist.

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