Senior Community Practitioner, Adult Community Services

4 weeks ago


Barnet, Greater London, United Kingdom NHS Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Community Practitioner to join our Adult Community Services team in Barnet. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing specialist psychological assessments and interventions to clients with complex mental health needs.

You will work closely with our DBT Lead to develop and implement evidence-based therapeutic approaches, reducing inpatient admissions and supporting the quick transitions of clients back into the community.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing specialist psychological assessments and interventions to clients with complex mental health needs
  • Developing and implementing evidence-based therapeutic approaches
  • Working closely with the DBT Lead to set up and deliver the new DBT Service
  • Supervising and supporting the screening, referrals, assessments, and group or individual therapy provided by other clinical members of the DBT team
  • Providing DBT supervision and line management for staff within the DBT pathway

About Us

The partnership between Barnet, Enfield, and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust and Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust is a leading provider of mental health services in North London. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and treatment to our patients, and we are seeking a talented and dedicated individual to join our team.

As a Senior Community Practitioner, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, contributing to the development and delivery of our services. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, working closely with other professionals to provide comprehensive care and support to our patients.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

  • A core health professional qualification (Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Psychotherapist)
  • Registration with the appropriate professional body (HCPC, NMC, Social Work England, UKCP, BACP)
  • Working towards Accredited Practitioner Status in MBT or DBT
  • Basic Training Certificate in Mentalisation-Based Therapy (MBT) or in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
  • Strong interest and desire to work with clients with complex emotional needs and personality disorder in a trauma-informed way
  • Experience of running and delivering DBT groups in a clinical setting
  • Minimum of two years' experience of working directly with patients with Personality Disorder
  • Experience of facilitating psychoeducational groups for service users
  • Experience of working with carers and family members
  • Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team and working within a multicultural framework
  • Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for patients' psychological care and treatment, both as a named/key worker
  • Experience in developing risk management plans and psychological treatment pathways
  • Experience of teaching, training, and/or supervision
  • Experience of service development or of a leadership role

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and career progression. As a member of our team, you will have access to a range of training and development opportunities, including DBT training and supervision.

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment, where you can thrive and make a real difference to the lives of our patients.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and dedicated individual with a passion for delivering high-quality care and treatment, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application, including your CV and a covering letter, to [insert contact details].

We look forward to hearing from you and discussing this exciting opportunity further.


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