Mental Health Practitioner

6 days ago


Gillingham, Kent, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Mental Health Practitioner in Primary Care, working closely with our community mental health services in Kent and Medway.

Job Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality mental health care in Primary Care settings, bridging the gap between Primary Care and Secondary Mental Health services.

Main Duties
  • Embedding Mental Health practitioners in Primary Care Networks to provide mental health support for children and young people.
  • Working autonomously and creatively in a busy and demanding role, with excellent assessment skills and knowledge of local services.
  • Acting as a gatekeeper and guardian for referral to secondary services, with a strong understanding of the relationship between primary and secondary care services.
  • Providing mental health care in GP settings and supporting individuals to access a range of interventions outside of secondary care services.
Person Specification

We are looking for a highly competent and proficient practitioner with:

  • Sound knowledge and skills of Evidence-Based Practice in relation to Children's MH and emotional wellbeing.
  • Good communication skills and ability to work both within MDT and independently.
  • At least 3 years post-qualification experience working in CAMHS or equivalent service, with complex cases.
Benefits

We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • A long-standing and award-winning approach to equality and diversity.
  • A commitment to supporting colleagues to achieve a work-life balance.
  • Proactive health and wellbeing support.


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