Mental Health Practitioner

West London NHS Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in the City of Westminster is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Mental Health Practitioner to join their team. This role is crucial for developing care pathways within the community mental health team, ensuring individuals can access mental health services when needed. The ideal candidate will be a registered professional with experience in community services and a good understanding of various mental health conditions. Strong communication skills are essential for collaboration with local teams and enhancing care delivery.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with experience in community services.
• Prior experience working across a range of community mental health settings.
• Knowledge and experience delivering brief interventions to patients with mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve local care pathways for the Mental Health Integrated Network Team.
• Support people in accessing and managing mental health services.
• Collaborate with local MINT teams to strengthen relationships and service delivery.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Experience in community services

Ability to strengthen relationships with local teams

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Social Worker

Occupational Therapist

Job description

Overview

West London NHS Trust is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Mental Health Practitioner to join the H&F Central MINT (Mental Health Integrated Network Team). The role will be key in developing pathways of care within the local community mental health team and will support individuals to access mental health services wherever and whenever they need it.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve local care pathways for the Mental Health Integrated Network Team.
• Support people in accessing and managing mental health services within their local community.
• Collaborate with local MINT teams to strengthen relationships and service delivery.
• Provide continued education and career progression opportunities within the team.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with experience in community services.
• Prior experience working across a range of community mental health settings and with a variety of mental health diagnoses and needs.
• Knowledge and experience delivering brief interventions to patients with mental health needs.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to use these to strengthen local relationships with the local MINT teams.