Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner for Older Adults

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; Selby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner to join the Community Mental Health Team in Selby. This role involves managing a caseload of older adults with mental health needs, providing assessments and interventions in a community setting. Candidates should have at least 18 months' post-qualifying experience and the ability to travel independently. The position supports a no-smoking policy and offers two start dates monthly.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 months post-qualifying experience with sign-off of the appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.
• Experience working with older adults in a community setting is essential.
• Ability to travel independently across the locality.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload, assessing and delivering interventions.
• Work collaboratively with older adults and their families.
• Provide care coordination and complex intervention planning.

Skills

Assessment skills

Care coordination

Interpersonal skills

Team-working skills

Job description

A healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner to join the Community Mental Health Team in Selby. This role involves managing a caseload of older adults with mental health needs, providing assessments and interventions in a community setting. Candidates should have at least 18 months' post-qualifying experience and the ability to travel independently. The position supports a no-smoking policy and offers two start dates monthly.