Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner - Conwy

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Old Colwyn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Old Colwyn is seeking a motivated Practitioner for Primary Mental Health Support. The role involves providing short-term interventions, managing a patient caseload, and collaborating with various health agencies. Candidates should have post-registration experience in mental health and possess excellent communication skills. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Qualifications

• Post registration experience in mental health.
• Experience as a Mental Health Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term interventions for individuals with mild to moderate illness.
• Manage a caseload of patients and formulate risk management plans.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Time management

Education

NMC registered MH nurse or other appropriate professional

Job description

Job Overview

This is a post in primary care within the community mental health team in Conwy. We provide assessments from numerous agencies who refer through our SPOAA daily meetings, and offer brief interventions within groups and occasionally on a one to one basis.

Also, a good knowledge of third sector agencies is useful as we work hard to become more familiar and signpost to these very helpful agencies, moving on in improving our contact with them and continually improving our working relationships.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen in Primary Mental Health Support services for an experienced, motivated and forward thinking practitioner to join a busy supportive team based in the Conwy area.

The successful candidate, whilst working closely with a multi-disciplinary team, will receive referrals directly from GP’s and provide short term interventions for individuals with mild to moderate illness and will work closely with colleagues from secondary care and specialist services as well as third sector organizations and statutory agencies.

The successful candidates will manage a caseload of patients with whom they will work alongside to formulate risk management plans and care planning based on robust assessment of need. We are looking for a good team player who has excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritize and manage their time effectively.

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

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients.

Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Person specification

Qualifications/experience

Essential criteria

• Post registration experience in mental health
• NMC registered MH nurse or other appropriate professional

Desirable criteria

• Supervisory experience
• Adult mental health experience

Experience

Essential criteria

• Mental Health Practitioner

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications in Welsh or English.