Senior Mental Health Liaison Assessor – Flexible/24-7

Transformation Unit; Watford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The post holder will support the Team Leader in the development and implementation of MHLT providing a high-quality service to meet the needs of people in acute phases of mental illness, and their carers.

To ensure the continued efficient and effective running of the team, providing leadership and supervision within the staff group as appropriate The post holder will undertake rapid assessments of people with mental health problems in acute crisis and where appropriate as an alternative to

Qualifications

• RMN or Dip / BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing required.
• DIPSW or equivalent qualification required.
• Preceptorship and Mentorship / Specialist Community Nursing Practice training advantageous.
• AMHP training or Practice Teacher Award preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Team Leader in developing and implementing MHLT to meet needs of people in acute illness and carers.
• Provide leadership and supervision within the staff group as appropriate.
• Undertake rapid assessments of people in acute crisis as an alternative to inpatient admission.
• Provide routine and urgent Mental Health Services in the District General Hospital; service available 24/7.

Skills

Risk assessment

Autonomous working

Brief therapy

Cognitive therapy

Anxiety management

Education

RMN or Dip / BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing

DIPSW or equivalent

Preceptorship and Mentorship / BSc (Hons) Specialist Community Nursing Practice

AMHP training / Practice Teacher Award

Job description

The post holder will support the Team Leader in the development and implementation of MHLT providing a high-quality service to meet the needs of people in acute phases of mental illness, and their carers.

To ensure the continued efficient and effective running of the team, providing leadership and supervision within the staff group as appropriate The post holder will undertake rapid assessments of people with mental health problems in acute crisis and where appropriate as an alternative to