Community Mental Health Practitioner - Assertive Outreach

NHS Jobs; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner in the Assertive Outreach Team to deliver specialist outreach services to adults with complex mental health needs in the community. You will assess, plan, coordinate care, and work with carers and partner agencies, with leadership responsibilities for junior staff and deputising for Team Manager when required.

This rewarding post offers autonomous, professional practice with opportunities to contribute to service development in a supportive Team

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy.
• Current professional registration is required.
• Experience in community mental health services and assertive outreach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist assertive outreach services to adults with complex and enduring mental health needs.
• Conduct assessments, develop care plans and coordinate ongoing care.
• Collaborate with carers, GPs, housing providers and partner agencies to ensure continuity of care and positive outcomes.
• Provide leadership within the team, supervise junior colleagues and deputies for the Team Manager when required.

Education

Mental Health Nursing (Professional qualification)

Social Work (Professional qualification)

Occupational Therapy (Professional qualification)

Job description

NHS Jobs is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner in the Assertive Outreach Team to deliver specialist outreach services to adults with complex mental health needs in the community. You will assess, plan, coordinate care, and work with carers and partner agencies, with leadership responsibilities for junior staff and deputising for Team Manager when required.

This rewarding post offers autonomous, professional practice with opportunities to contribute to service development in a supportive Team