ARMS Mental Health Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; Essex; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

27 days annual leave plus bank

Relocation package £8K

Season ticket loans

Staff wellbeing services

Job share welcomed

Job summary

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Recovery Co-ordinator to join the At Risk Mental State team serving young people aged 14 to 35. You will assess and coordinate care using CAARMS, deliver CBT-informed interventions, and work within a multidisciplinary team to provide family and carer psycho-education.

The role requires RMN/HCPC/SWE registration and revalidation, with opportunities for supervision and professional development in a supportive NHS environment.

Qualifications

• Registration as a mental health nurse (RMN Part 3) with the NMC, or HCPC registration as an occupational therapist, or Social Work England registration as a social worker
• Meeting revalidation requirements set by the NMC, HCPC or Social Work England

Responsibilities

• Take part in initial assessments within 14 days of referral using CAARMS, and liaise with referrers and the FEP team about alternative services
• Assess and manage clients under non-CPA, including care planning, risk management, ongoing support and outcome monitoring
• Deliver evidence-based care in line with NICE guidance and early intervention standards
• Build therapeutic relationships with clients and their families
• Engage carers and families within the Children and Families Act and Care Act, assess carers' needs and provide psycho-education
• Deliver psychosocial interventions, including psycho-education and CBT, and offer family work for up to 3 years
• Co-facilitate therapeutic groups focused on reintegration and social inclusion
• Deliver psychological interventions under appropriate supervision
• Provide clinical supervision and leadership to junior staff and peer support workers
• Work flexibly within the multidisciplinary team to meet service demand, including cross-cover for the EIP/FEP service
• Attend training and keep mandatory training up to date
• Uphold the professional code of conduct and keep up to date with legislation and policy on early intervention and youth mental health

Skills

Mental health nursing

CBT-informed interventions

Tools

CAARMS

Job description

This 12-month Recovery Co-ordinator post sits in the newly formed At Risk Mental State team at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, serving young people aged 14 to 35. The work centres on assessing and co-ordinating care for young people at risk of developing psychosis, using the CAARMS tool and psychosocial interventions such as CBT and family work. The team brings psychology and peer support staff together within primary care; job shares are welcome. Entry needs registration as a mental health nurse, occupational therapist or social worker.

What the job involves

• Take part in initial assessments within 14 days of referral using CAARMS, and liaise with referrers and the FEP team about alternative services
• Assess and manage clients under non-CPA, including care planning, risk management, ongoing support and outcome monitoring
• Deliver evidence-based care in line with NICE guidance and early intervention access and waiting time standards
• Build therapeutic relationships with clients and their families
• Engage carers and families within the Children and Families Act and Care Act, assess carers' needs and provide psycho-education
• Deliver timely psychosocial interventions, including psycho-education and CBT, and offer family work for up to 3 years
• Co-facilitate therapeutic groups focused on reintegration and social inclusion
• Deliver psychological interventions under appropriate supervision
• Provide clinical supervision and professional leadership to junior staff and peer support workers
• Work flexibly within the multidisciplinary team to meet service demand, including cross-cover for the EIP/FEP service
• Attend training as provided and keep mandatory training up to date
• Uphold the professional code of conduct and keep up to date with legislation and policy on early intervention and youth mental health

What’s required

Registration & licences

• Registration as a mental health nurse (RMN Part 3) with the NMC, or HCPC registration as an occupational therapist, or Social Work England registration as a social worker
• Meeting revalidation requirements set by the NMC, HCPC or Social Work England

Nice to have

• Knowledge or experience of delivering low-intensity CBT-informed interventions for depression, anxiety, personality disorders and/or unusual experiences such as voices and delusions
• Qualified to deliver family interventions in line with Health Education England guidance

What’s offered

• 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service
• Pension of up to 14.5% of pensionable pay
• Staff discounts, including Blue Light Card and NHS offers
• £8K relocation package to move to Essex, subject to terms and conditions
• Interest-free season ticket loans for tram, rail or bus travel
• Supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential
• Access to mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling
• Job share applications welcomed