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Mental Health Practitioner

Piers Meadows Recruitment
Posted 24 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Chorley, Lancashire PR7, England

Salary

£28,000 - £33,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Chorley Community Mental Health Team is seeking a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner for a full-time position from ASAP until January 1, 2025.
  • The role involves providing holistic mental health support, conducting needs assessments, and developing care plans for service users.
  • Candidates should possess strong clinical assessment skills, proficiency in therapeutic interventions, and a basic understanding of the Mental Health Act.
  • Prior experience in mental health and community settings is preferred, and the role requires effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
  • The salary for this position is aligned with Band 6 pay scales in the NHS.

Job Title: Mental Health PractitionerLocation: Chorley Community Mental Health Team (CMHT), ChorleyContract: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 9am-5pmBand: Band 6Contract Duration: ASAP - 1st January 2025

Role Summary:Chorley CMHT is looking for a dedicated Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to provide individualized, holistic mental health support for service users from initial assessment through to discharge. This role focuses on needs assessment, collaborative care planning, and recovery-focused intervention, while also acting as a key liaison across multidisciplinary teams to ensure a comprehensive approach to care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive needs assessments, develop care plans, and support users through their recovery journey.
  • Implement and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with service users, carers, and external partners.
  • Perform clinical risk assessments and manage risks using person-centered strategies.
  • Provide therapeutic interventions and advocate for individuals, facilitating their safe integration into community services.
  • Support and provide supervision for nonqualified staff and promote best practices across the team.
  • Collaborate with external agencies, including social services and community-based organizations, to enhance care continuity.
  • Lead on new patient assessments and ensure smooth case management transitions.

Essential Skills and Experience:

  • Strong clinical assessment and care planning abilities.
  • Proficiency in therapeutic interventions and risk management strategies.
  • Basic understanding of the Mental Health Act.
  • Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and organizational boundaries.
  • Prior experience working in mental health and community settings preferred.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.