Community Mental Health Therapist

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; Presencial; GBP 41 000 - 59 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

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Flexible long- and short-term Assign m

Resumo da oferta

The 26-week locum post covers a Ministry of Defence assignment at the Donnington DCMH, placed through Military Medical Personnel. The core involves a caseload of complex adult mental health assessments and therapy for military personnel, with supervision of junior clinicians.

Work is outpatient and occupationally focused within a multidisciplinary team, across 37.5 hours per week. Fit depends on a recognised therapy qualification and professional registration; candidates must already hold the

Qualificações

• Postgraduate training and accreditation in a NICE-recognised therapy modality for common mental disorders (CBT, DIT, IPT or counselling for depression).
• Registration/licensing: HCPC/ occupational therapist, psychologist or SW, or NMC nurse, or UKCP/BACP psychotherapist.

Responsabilidades

• Lead outpatient, high-intensity therapy with MDT involvement.
• Manage a caseload of complex cases aligned with experience.
• Conduct complex mental health assessments for military personnel.
• Supervise junior clinicians and provide caseload management.
• Maintain accurate electronic records and clinical notes.
• Liaise with Medical Officers, GPs and other agencies.
• Lead on Health Governance domains as directed.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions per NICE/NTA guidance.

Conhecimentos

High-intensity therapy

Lead/teach others

MDT collaboration

Record keeping

Formação académica

Postgraduate training in NICE-recognised therapy modality

Descrição da oferta de emprego

A 26-week locum post covering a Ministry of Defence assignment at the Donnington DCMH, placed through Military Medical Personnel. The core is a caseload of complex adult mental health assessments and therapy for military personnel, plus supervision of junior clinicians. The service is outpatient and occupationally focused, run within a multidisciplinary team, at 37.5 hours a week. Fit depends on a recognised therapy qualification and professional registration, and candidates must already hold the right to work, as no visas are sponsored.

What the job involves

• Lead outpatient, occupationally focused high-intensity therapy, education, training and mental health promotion with the MDT
• Manage a caseload of complex cases in line with experience and specialist knowledge
• Carry out complex mental health assessments and reviews for personnel referred to the DCMH
• Hold continued responsibility for a caseload, providing flexible, individualised care packages
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous electronic records and clinical notes of all client contact
• Report to and liaise with Medical Officers, GPs and other relevant agencies
• Provide clinical supervision and caseload management for more junior mental health clinicians
• Provide supervision for secondary and tertiary clinical interventions
• Take an integral part in the MDT, attending clinical and business meetings and leading initiatives as directed
• Recognise limits of competence and seek supervision or advice as appropriate
• Lead on Health Governance domains as directed by the HG lead
• Deliver up-to-date, evidence-based interventions based on NICE and NTA guidance

What's required

Qualifications

• Postgraduate training and accreditation in a NICE-recognised therapy modality for common mental disorders, such as CBT, DIT, IPT or counselling for depression

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration as an occupational therapist, practitioner psychologist or registered social worker (Social Work England), or NMC registration as a mental health nurse
• UKCP or BACP registration as a psychotherapist

Experience

• At least 3 years in a mental health role delivering therapy
• Demonstrable experience as a graduate-level professional in adult mental health
• Experience of adult community mental health
• Experience of service and/or line management responsibility

Checks & eligibility

• In-date BLS, anaphylaxis, AED and infection prevention and control training, with certification
• Current, valid personal medical indemnity insurance
• In-date Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults training to Level 3, with certification
• PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or Access Northern Ireland certificate
• Existing right to work in the UK, with no restriction on hours
• Satisfactory compliance requirements for placement

What's offered

• Attractive weekly pay, with a choice of payment model
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments
• Free uniforms if required
• Free mandatory training
• Assigned consultant to support throughout application and assignment