Crisis Mental Health Practitioner - 24/7 Home-Based Care

CNTW Community Interest Company; Carleton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumbria, North Cumbria, and surrounding areas are seeking a Community Practitioner to join the Universal Crisis Team. The role involves 24/7 crisis care, home visits, and a multidisciplinary approach within care pathways. You will triage, assess, and manage risk for patients in crisis.

Candidates should have clinical experience in mental health, CPA knowledge, and be registered nurses or allied health professionals. Flexible full-time and part-time roles available at multiple bases.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current professional registration (RNMH/RMN/RNLD) or equivalent AHP/clinical psychologist
• Post-registration training in clinical/psychological interventions relevant to the post
• Proven post-registration clinical experience in mental health
• Training in CPA, safeguarding, MAPPA and child protection
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation
• Post-registration qualifications in psychological interventions
• Experience of working in a community team
• Non-medical prescribing experience

Responsibilities

• Triage referrals and conduct holistic assessments for patients in mental health crisis
• Deliver treatment and risk management plans in home settings
• Coordinate shifts and manage service demands within the crisis team

Skills

Risk assessment

Communication

Clinical leadership

Decision making

Teaching/presentation

Education

First Level Registered Nurse

CPA training

Safeguarding

MAPPA training

Post-registration psych interventions

Non-Medical Prescribing

Tools

Non-Medical Prescribing

Job description

Cumbria, North Cumbria, and surrounding areas are seeking a Community Practitioner to join the Universal Crisis Team. The role involves 24/7 crisis care, home visits, and a multidisciplinary approach within care pathways. You will triage, assess, and manage risk for patients in crisis.

Candidates should have clinical experience in mental health, CPA knowledge, and be registered nurses or allied health professionals. Flexible full-time and part-time roles available at multiple bases.