Community Mental Health Practitioner - Flexible City Role

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust; Hereford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service in England is seeking a full-time Mental Health Community Practitioner. This role involves delivering population-based mental health care in Hereford. The candidate will complete patient assessments, hold a caseload, develop care plans, and manage risks. Flexibility in working arrangements may be offered. Ideal for those passionate about future-oriented community mental health methods.

Benefits

27 days leave plus bank holidays

Generous NHS pension

Flexible working opportunities

Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support

Supportive staff networks

Health and wellbeing opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a current professional registration.
• Able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
• Experience in Care Coordination.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments on patients referred within the locality.
• Hold a caseload of patients and provide treatment.
• Develop care plans with patients and the MDT.
• Risk assess and manage patients as needed.
• Participate in the duty system when required.

Skills

Knowledge of principles of assessment

Knowledge of risk assessment and management

Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983

Experience in a mental health setting

Experience in managing own case load

Experience working within a multidisciplinary team

Experience in delivering evidence-based interventions

Education

Social work qualification

Nursing qualification

Occupational Therapy qualification

Job description

A regional health service in England is seeking a full-time Mental Health Community Practitioner. This role involves delivering population-based mental health care in Hereford. The candidate will complete patient assessments, hold a caseload, develop care plans, and manage risks. Flexibility in working arrangements may be offered. Ideal for those passionate about future-oriented community mental health methods.