Community Mental Health Practitioner

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Hove; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a passionate individual for a full-time role supporting service users with severe mental health issues. As part of a team, you will conduct assessments and develop treatment plans. The role offers flexibility for home working and opportunities for professional growth. Applicants must be a registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker with relevant experience.

Benefits

Fully funded lifelong learning opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Registered with current professional body.
• Significant post-qualifying experience.
• Understanding of clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop assessments and formulate treatment plans.
• Support service users with severe mental health difficulties.
• Participate in partnership working with individuals and agencies.

Skills

Ability to develop effective professional relationships

Experience in conducting clinical assessments

Experience providing clinical interventions

Collaboration with professionals

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker

Completion of Mentorship Course

Job description

The successful applicant will develop their skills in carrying out assessments, formulating plans, and supporting service users with severe and enduring mental health difficulties. The service seeks a highly motivated, enthusiastic, creative, and resourceful individual with a passion for working with people and developing good relationships with carers. This role offers opportunities to collaborate with the third sector and other specialist teams within the Trust. It is a diverse position working with various mental health presentations. Consider West ATS as a place to embed your learning, broaden your skills, and develop your career.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker with current registration.
2. Experience in providing clinical interventions to individuals with severe and enduring mental health needs.
3. Experience in conducting clinical assessments, including risk assessments and formulation.
4. Desirable: Previous community work experience.
5. Ability to develop effective professional relationships.
6. Participation in partnership working with individuals, groups, communities, and agencies.

Additional qualifications and experience include:

1. Completion of Mentorship Course.
2. Evidence of continuous professional development and significant post-qualifying experience.
3. Experience working with people with complex health problems within the care group.
4. Experience supervising staff and providing clinical interventions.
5. Experience collaborating with professionals and working within the CPA process.
6. Understanding of clinical governance.

This is a full-time role operating Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, with some flexibility for home working based on service needs. We value a healthy work/life balance and are open to flexible working arrangements.

We are committed to a diverse workforce and welcome applications from underrepresented communities. We support safeguarding and expect all staff to undertake relevant training and adhere to policies protecting vulnerable populations.

We offer fully funded lifelong learning opportunities, including apprenticeships from GCSE to Masters level. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply and join our team.