Senior Mental Health Practitioner – Flexible Shifts

NHS Professionals; Studley CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Blue Light Card discount

First choice of shifts

Support line available

Training and academy development

Job summary

NHS Professionals is seeking a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join a dedicated team at Hill Crest, Alexandra Hospital, Redditch. The role focuses on assessing, planning and coordinating care for individuals with complex mental health needs, working with service users, carers and partner agencies.

You will deliver person-centred care, perform risk assessments, and contribute to treatment planning in a progressive service.

Qualifications

• Essential mental health assessment skills.
• Excellent written and spoken communication.
• Experience managing a caseload in a mental health setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and triage for risk, safeguarding and referrals.
• Provide front line assessment to clarify appropriate services.
• Collaborate with local mental health services and other teams on care planning.
• Develop and provide information about patient options and pathways.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions when indicated and participate in supervision.
• Contribute to joint case reviews and care planning for complex cases.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Communication skills

Caseload management

Care setting experience

Education

Mental Health Nursing degree

Occupational Therapy degree

Social Work degree

Job description

NHS Professionals is seeking a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join a dedicated team at Hill Crest, Alexandra Hospital, Redditch. The role focuses on assessing, planning and coordinating care for individuals with complex mental health needs, working with service users, carers and partner agencies.

You will deliver person-centred care, perform risk assessments, and contribute to treatment planning in a progressive service.