Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Practitioner

Powys Teaching Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Wales is seeking a practitioner to join their Home Treatment Crisis Resolution Team. The position focuses on providing Acute Psychiatric Care to individuals in their homes instead of hospital admission. The ideal candidate will assess individuals in acute distress, create collaborative care plans, and work closely with local mental health teams. The role requires a flexible approach, with the ability to speak Welsh being a plus. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to contribute to quality care in the community.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Career development pathways

Focus on work-life balance

Qualifications

• Ability to assess home treatment suitability for individuals with acute mental illness.
• Experience in planning and agreeing on collaborative care plans.
• Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide acute psychiatric care to individuals at home.
• Develop a collaborative care plan with the individual.
• Work closely with community mental health teams in the catchment area.

Skills

Trustworthiness

Dynamic working style

Flexible approach

Job description

The Home Treatment Crisis Resolution Team is based at Bronllys Hospital, near Brecon. The team provides Acute Psychiatric Care to individuals at home rather than inpatient care. The service operates between 9:00am and 9:00pm, 7 days a week. The service is provided to the populations of Breconshire, Radnorshire and Ystradgynlais. The team works closely with the Community Mental Health Teams based in the catchment area and inpatient ward.

The role includes assessing the suitability of home treatment for individuals presenting with acute mental illness or severe distress, which can be safely managed in the person's home. The practitioner will plan and agree a collaborative care plan with the individual within the framework of the Mental Health Bill in Wales, and will be involved in the provision and evaluation of care provided until recovery is established.

If you are trustworthy, dynamic and passionate about working with this client group and have a flexible approach to work, submit your application form., To work as a Team member in providing a Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Service (CR/HT) in Powys. The CR/HT service will provide a service for adults who are experiencing a Mental Health crisis and are at risk of admission to Hospital. Intensive Home Treatment will be provided in collaboration with the service user and in the least restrictive setting, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year as per rota. CR/HT will also facilitate the early discharge of those admitted to inpatient units, through intensive but time limited intervention in the community.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.