Community Mental Health Practitioner /OT - Band 6

Kcare Health; Witney; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Witney is seeking a Community Mental Health Practitioner. This part-time role focuses on supporting adults with serious mental illnesses through holistic assessments and collaborative care plans. The practitioner will engage with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery and develop strategies for individuals who are challenging to engage.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively across disciplines for a needs-based approach.
• Promote integrated service delivery.
• Develop relapse recognition and prevention plans.

Job description

Community Mental Health Practitioner / OT - Band 6

Location: Witney

Salary: £35.00 - 45.00 per hour

Posted: 27 August 2024

Working hours: Part Time

The CMHT work primarily with working age adults who have a diagnosis of a Serious Mental Illness and/or Complex Mental Health Difficulties. The care pathway includes a holistic assessment of needs and risks, formulation, and the delivery of a care and treatment plan with a focus on recovery and supporting individuals to achieve and maintain their optimal level of functioning.

The practitioner will also:

1. Work collaboratively across a range of disciplines to promote a 'needs-based' approach to all service users.
2. Promote an integrated approach to service delivery.
3. Develop clear relapse recognition and prevention plans and share these with MDT, service users, and carers where appropriate.
4. Develop meaningful engagement strategies with individuals who are often referred to as 'difficult to engage' and their families.