Community Mental Health Practitioner

Search Consultancy are recruiting for a Community Mental Health Practitioner on behalf of our client in Banbury

*About Us:*

Search Healthcare is a reputable provider of healthcare staffing solutions, with over 35 years of experience in the industry, dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. Here in the Birmingham Office We specialise in connecting qualified healthcare professionals with rewarding opportunities in Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton, Leicester, Hereford, Stafford, Oxford.

*Job Description:*

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our team as Community Mental Health Practitioners. As a Community Mental Health Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive mental health support and interventions to individuals within the community.

The post holder will work within the Adult Mental Health Team, providing mental health treatment in the community for patients with mental health needs identified within Cluster 4-17., supporting patients to work towards their own recovery. The post holder will act as CPA Care Coordinator for a defined case load. The post holder will also provide home treatment for patients experiencing a mental health crisis.

1. To work independently as part of a multi-disciplinary team to, assess, plan and implement patient specific programmes of care/interventions under the Care Programme Approach, contributing to the continuous assessment of patients.

1. To undertake complex mental health assessments using your professional knowledge and skills and evidence-based practice.
2. To function effectively across a variety of environments (e.g., ward, department, homes etc.) involving changing and demanding conditions
3. To use a comprehensive range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients, their carers and families and colleagues. This may include people who may have difficulties with understanding or communication.
4. To work in partnership with patients to agree goals and treatment proposals, gaining valid informed consent
5. To have a working knowledge and understanding of the relevant legal frameworks: Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, NHS and Community Care Act, National Assistance Act.
6. To work in partnership with patients to assess their progress against mutually agreed goals, amending care plan as appropriate.
7. To deliver a range of therapeutic interventions in line with professional requirements (appendix 1) and in accordance with the job specification
8. To be responsible for own time management and the prioritisation of a caseload.
9. To participate in clinical/professional and managerial supervision and provide practice / clinical supervision to designated registered and non-registered staff within the AMHT.
10. To participate in the Trust appraisal process
11. To delegate appropriate duties to junior registered and support staff, providing relevant direction and oversight.
12. Together with colleagues, develop comprehensive contingency plans in the event of a crisis with patients, families and carers.
13. To manage patient discharge in a safe and timely manner, ensuring liaison with primary care colleagues: to ensure that family and carers are where appropriate advised of the patients discharge arrangements: with timely completion of documentation.
14. Present funding requests to the Social Care funding panel
15. To attend designated team meetings,
16. To participate in the clinical education and support of members of the AMHT and the wider Community Service, non-registered staff and students.
17. To manage and contain stressful and emotional situations in an empathetic manner supporting patients and their families and colleagues.
18. To develop partnership working with all relevant agencies/services/individuals to support optimal care for patients.
19. To undertake a competency assessment and any required training if extending Scope of Professional Practice.
20. To use the care clustering packages to inform and develop plans of care.
21. To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development. This will also support requirements for registrations with the HCPC/NMC.
22. To undertake professional leadership roles as required

*Qualifications:*

- Post graduate degree in Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or related field.

- Current registration as a social worker, nurse, or occupational therapist.

- Experience working in community mental health settings is preferred.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish therapeutic relationships with clients.

- Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic interventions and treatment

- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and independently manage a caseload.

- Commitment to cultural competency, diversity, and inclusion in mental health practice.

- Excellent organisational and time management skills.

*Benefits:*

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Free DBS and training
• Supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and advancement.

If this is something that interests you, we encourage you to apply today! Please submit your resume and cover letter to with the subject line "Community Mental Health Position Application." Or alternatively contact me on .

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age