Neurodivergence Community Mental Health Practitioner

Sussex Partnership Nhs Foundation Trust; Hove; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Hove is seeking a Neurodivergence Community Mental Health Practitioner. This role involves supporting service users with neurodivergent needs and mental health disorders. The ideal candidate will have experience with ADHD and ASC, and will conduct assessments and provide specialist interventions. Join a passionate multidisciplinary team to improve the lives of individuals in mental health services.

Benefits

Fully funded lifelong learning opportunities

Supportive environment

Opportunities for service improvement

Qualifications

• Registered professional (CPN, OT, SLT, or SW).
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments and provide short term interventions.
• Provide consultation and training to ATS colleagues.
• Manage a small caseload of individuals.
• Provide specialist assessment for service users.

Skills

Experience with ADHD

Experience with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

Assessment skills

Consultation skills

Education

Registered professional

UK professional registration

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Brighton & Hove Assessment and Treatment Service (ATS) for a Neurodivergence Community Mental Health Practitioner. Applicants will have an interest in neurodivergence and will support ATS Service Users who have or are suspected to have neurodivergent needs in addition to a diagnosed mental health disorder. We welcome applications from experienced Mental Health Practitioners with experience and skills in working with ADHD and ASC. You can be a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker or Speech and Language Therapist. This role will involve the completion of assessments, providing short term interventions, providing episodic co-working, consultation, training and expertise. You will also hold a small caseload of individuals that may require a higher level of input and play a key role in linking the team in with the Trust\'s Transforming Care Autism Team (TCAT). TCAT are a small assessment and consultation tertiary Multidisciplinary team that supports Sussex Partnership clinicians with admission avoidance and facilitating discharges for autistic people. This will be a great opportunity for the post holder to work alongside this highly specialist innovative team who are passionate about improving the lives of autistic people in mental health services. You will be working with adults aged 18 and over with a diagnosed functional mental health disorder and neuro-divergent needs. You will be a member of the ATS multi-disciplinary team, providing consultation, advice, support to ATS colleagues in delivering reasonable adjustments to support the person in our care towards their recovery journey. You will also provide specialist assessment and interventions to a reduced caseload of adult service users with identified or suspected neurodivergent and mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments and provide short term interventions and episodic co-working as required.
• Provide consultation, training and specialist expertise to ATS colleagues to deliver reasonable adjustments and support recovery.
• Manage a small caseload of individuals who may require a higher level of input and liaise with the Trust\'s Transforming Care Autism Team (TCAT).
• Work with adults 18+ with a diagnosed functional mental health disorder and neuro-divergent needs within the ATS MDT.
• Provide specialist assessment and interventions to a reduced caseload of service users with identified or suspected neurodivergent and mental health needs.
• Engage in creative, autonomous diary management with both lone and joint working; access to regular supervision.

Qualifications and requirements

• Registered professional (Community Psychiatric Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist or Social Worker).
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Desirable criteria

• Completion of Mentorship Course.
• Experience of working with people with complex health problems in the designated care group.
• Experience of providing a range of clinical interventions to people in the designated care group with varied health problems.
• Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments.

Values and expectations

We look for people who share our values (compassion, accountability and optimism) to help us provide high quality care to patients, carers, families and local communities. We specialise in NHS mental health and learning disability services.

What we offer

• Fully funded lifelong learning opportunities, including apprenticeships from GCSE to Masters level.
• A supportive environment that values respect, inclusion and opportunities for development.
• Chance to bring fresh ideas to work and contribute to service improvement.
• Join a health and care system committed to working together to serve communities.

About Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Sussex Partnership provides mental health and learning disability care for all ages across Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire.

Living and working in Brighton

Be spoilt for choice with Brighton\'s iconic seafront, vibrant lanes and array of shops and attractions. Travel between coast and countryside with a mix of villages and seaside towns. Enjoy natural beauty spots such as Devils Dyke and the South Downs National Park.

Additional information

Our Trust is rated \"good\" overall and \"outstanding\" for caring by the CQC. Staff survey results show high engagement and opportunities for flexible working. We are committed to a diverse workforce and welcome applications from under-represented groups. We may close the vacancy early if there are excessive applicants. Safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility, and staff are expected to follow safeguarding policies and training. Salary offers are typically at the bottom of the range unless prior NHS experience justifies higher starting pay.

Application notes

If you have not heard within three weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful. This description may be subject to change, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.