Community Mental Health Support Practitioner (Band 4)

NHS National Services Scotland; Kyle of Lochalsh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking a Community Mental Health Assistant Practitioner (Band 4) to support patients in the community. The role focuses on assessment support, rehabilitation, and relapse prevention within a multidisciplinary team.

Flexible working options may be available. Applications welcomed from Gaelic speakers. For details contact Karen Grant at 01854 613913 or [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Experience in health, social care or mental health settings.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of recovery-focused mental health care.
• Ability to work within agreed protocols under supervision of registered staff.
• Driver Licence and use of own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Supporting assessment of individuals with mental health needs.
• Delivering rehabilitation and recovery-focused interventions.
• Monitoring progress and reporting changes to registered practitioners.
• Supporting relapse prevention and discharge planning.
• Facilitating group interventions and health promotion activities.
• Working with families, carers and partner agencies as part of the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Recovery-focused mental health care

Experience in health or social care

Supervision compliance

Job description

NHS Highland is seeking a Community Mental Health Assistant Practitioner (Band 4) to support patients in the community. The role focuses on assessment support, rehabilitation, and relapse prevention within a multidisciplinary team.

Flexible working options may be available. Applications welcomed from Gaelic speakers. For details contact Karen Grant at 01854 613913 or [e-mail].