Mental Health Practitioner

The Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will work as part of the full clinical team as well as an autonomous professional in a self-directed manner, with confidence, authority, and expertise, undertaking a comprehensive range of clinical assessments and procedures within the Practice. They will have responsibility for patient caseload, ensuring all patients have an accurate plan of care that reflects the assessment undertaken and incorporates the issues and recommendations made.

The Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will assess individuals, families, and populations holistically, using a range of different assessment methods, employing health promotion and prevention strategies, and comprehensively assess patients for risk factors and early signs of illness.