Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust seeks Mental Health Practitioners for its Elmbridge Neighbourhood Mental Health Team, which is moving to an all-age model. The work centres on a caseload held in lead professional role, initial assessments of new referrals and support for people in crisis in the community. People served have severe and enduring mental health needs, and community visits make driving a requirement. NMC registration and two years' post-qualification experience are needed.
What the job involves
- Take lead professional responsibility for a caseload of service users
- Carry out initial assessments for clients referred to the service
- Support individuals experiencing mental health crises in the community
- Deliver comprehensive assessments and a range of interventions and treatments for people with severe and enduring mental health issues
- Support service users in their personal recovery
- Deliver a high-quality service to service users and their carers, working both independently and within the team
- Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
What’s required
Registration & licences
Experience
- Two years' post-qualification experience working with people with mental health needs
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Checks & eligibility
- Valid driving licence and unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for community roles where client visits are significant (subject to reasonable adjustments)
Nice to have
- Ability to carry out supervision
- Ability to co-facilitate group work
- 12 months' experience in a community mental health setting
- Successful completion of a mentorship course
- Diploma in psycho-social interventions, or similar post-registration qualification relevant to the post
What’s offered
- Training opportunities to enhance skills in low-intensity psychological interventions
- 5% Fringe HCAS allowance per annum, pro-rata
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