Senior Mental Health Practitioner – Community Care & Recovery

Community Mental Health Group; Abbeystead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Mental Health Group is seeking a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to work with an Adult Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) providing recovery-focused, trauma-informed care to adults with complex mental health needs.

The post holder will assess, plan, deliver and review person-centred care within a multidisciplinary framework and may travel to support across the Trust's footprint as required. Band 6 pay is £22–£24 per hour.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary mental health environment.
• Ability to develop effective therapeutic relationships with service users and carers.
• Commitment to recovery-focused, person-centred, trauma-informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments of adults with complex mental health difficulties.
• Develop person-centred formulations and care plans with service users and carers.
• Deliver evidence-based mental health interventions and relapse prevention.
• Manage caseloads and coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in MDT meetings, supervision and clinical governance.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Professional registration (Mental Health Nurse, OT or Social Worker)

Job description

Community Mental Health Group is seeking a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to work with an Adult Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) providing recovery-focused, trauma-informed care to adults with complex mental health needs.

The post holder will assess, plan, deliver and review person-centred care within a multidisciplinary framework and may travel to support across the Trust's footprint as required. Band 6 pay is £22–£24 per hour.