Senior Community Mental Health Lead – MDT & Outreach

NHS; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Chester-le-Street is looking for a Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner to join their multi-disciplinary team. This role involves providing interventions to individuals with varying mental health needs, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring collaborative working with various agencies. Candidates should have 18 months of post-qualifying experience and be committed to their professional development. The position promises supportive management and clinical supervision.

Qualifications

• 18 months post-qualifying experience including sign-off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Recognised sign-off mentor or clinical educator.

Responsibilities

• Deliver interventions in the community for individuals with complex mental health needs.
• Provide clinical supervision to junior colleagues.
• Collaborate with statutory and third-sector agencies.

Skills

Collaborative working

Strong assessment skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Current professional registration

Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area

Tools

IT skills (ITQ level 2 or equivalent)

Job description

A leading health service provider in Chester-le-Street is looking for a Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner to join their multi-disciplinary team. This role involves providing interventions to individuals with varying mental health needs, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring collaborative working with various agencies. Candidates should have 18 months of post-qualifying experience and be committed to their professional development. The position promises supportive management and clinical supervision.