Mental Health Practitioner

2 weeks ago

Mitcham CR TP, United Kingdom NHS Full time £30,000 - £60,000 per year

Clinical The post holder will be expected to participate in the following: o engaging clients in crisis o participating in rapid assessments at home o coordinating effective gate keeping assessments when needed o providing a range of interventions for service users and carers o planning for robust and sustainable discharge and aftercare o involving clients in planning and evaluating care given o working as part of the team to achieve the best possible care for clients The post holder will be based in the Home Treatment Team (CHTT) and be the first point of contact for all referrals. The post holder will be directly accountable for care planned and implemented within the limits of his/her professional competence. To develop and maintain a high standard of practice based on assessment, through the use of psycho-education, the Recovery Model, and supportive clinical management. To communicate/liaise effectively within relevant agencies and teams to ensure that an integrated programme of care is provided throughout.

To attend clinical meetings to provide the team with relevant information in relation to caseload and to feedback on new assessments and use of zoning. To identify and support carers and facilitate assessments where appropriate. To offer advice and support to other professionals on issues of referrals to HTT or signposting if not appropriate for HTT. To undertake home visits (single or joint) single visits only when there are no health, risk or safety issues evident.

To actively participate in relapse prevention work To actively support the client in self- management of their symptoms and diagnosis and with the formation of their collaborative crisis plan. To provide comprehensive risk assessments in accordance with the Trust Guidelines. To ensure all Key Performance Indicators are assessed, recorded and updated regularly on RIO. To work flexibly in ensuring maximum efforts are made to engage service users/carers.

To ensure effective communication with the inpatient service, social services, IRHs and to include other statutory and non statutory organisations including the voluntary sector to provide continuity of care. To have knowledge of the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act Care Programme Approach, Care Act, Deprivation of Liberty, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Community Treatment Orders. To maintain confidentiality at all times, and ensure accurate records are maintained in accordance with NMC guidelines and Trust Policy. To manage medicines in accordance with the NMC guidelines and The Trust Medicines Policy To ensure effective communication with Children & Families Teams when safeguarding children To report to Team manager any incident or Serious Untoward Incidents that may take place and provide reports and accurate records relating to the incidents.

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