Community Mental Health Practitioner

7 months ago


Bangor, United Kingdom Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Full time

The post holder will provide high standards of skilled mental health care to individuals and their families within a defined geographical area. The role will include active participation in the planning and development of care provision within the multi-disciplinary team.
The management and care of a defined case load within the community.
The provision of guidance, support, mentorship and leadership to all nursing staff, fellow health/social care workers and partner agencies.

This post is full time and permanent.

The post holder is required to work within an integrated MDT focusing on adults suffering with a wide range of mental health problems. The post holder will hold a caseload, being responsible for assessing patients’ needs, planning and implementing the plan of care.

The post holder will provide supervision, guidance and support to junior members of staff.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

To be responsible for the care coordination or case management of a designated caseload of clients with moderate to severe and enduring mental health problems.

To ensure that Care and Treatment Plans and Care Management Protocols are adhered to and that standards are met in line with the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010 Parts 1, 2 or 3.

To ensure that a comprehensive risk assessment is completed and documented for all actual or potential areas of risk, i.e. harm to self or others, neglect, exploitation and vulnerability. Inform and liaise with other professionals (where appropriate) in order to positive risk manage and maintain the client’s maximum independence.

As care coordinator, responsibility for formulating and developing standard and complex, outcome focused Care plans in collaboration with clients and in accordance with the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010

To provide individualised, effective, evidence based care and treatments to meet the assessed needs of patients and promote recovery. This can be offered in a group format or 1:1 and delivered by statutory or third sector providers.

To be responsible for the care coordination of reviews in accordance with Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010, incorporating statutory requirements under the Mental Health Act 1983, and ensuring dissemination of documentation as appropriate.

To work in an autonomous capacity within the community on a daily basis responding to changing need and risk within the boundaries of safe working practice



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