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Mental Health Practitioner - Chester - Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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Chester
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GBP 80,000 - 100,000
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Job summary
An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Mental Health Practitioner to join their Crisis Triage and Response Team in Chester. This role involves working within a multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive assessments and interventions for individuals presenting in crisis. The successful candidate will have a recognized qualification in mental health and specialist knowledge in crisis care pathways. Join a compassionate organization that values person-centered care and is committed to making a positive impact in the community. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to mental health services and support individuals in need.
Qualifications
- Recognised qualification in mental health is essential.
- Specialist knowledge in crisis and urgent care pathways is required.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals in crisis.
- Provide clinical intervention and treatment based on assessments.
Skills
Mental Health Assessment
Crisis Intervention
Clinical Skills
Understanding of Mental Health Act
Education
Recognised qualification in mental health (RMN, AHP, Psychology, Social care)
Job description
Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Chester
3 weeks ago
We are seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to join our Crisis Triage and Response Team based in Chester.
The successful applicant will work across Urgent Care Mental Health First Response Services, which includes Crisis Triage and Response Service, Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Teams, Liaison Services, Street Triage Services, and Liaison and Diversion Services.
The role of a Practitioner is to work within a multi-disciplinary team, providing a comprehensive assessment of people presenting in crisis.
You will undertake detailed assessments of people's needs and use your clinical skills and knowledge to provide intervention and treatment.
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health, and all-age disability care.
Our aim is to help people be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do.
We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
- Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
- CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life.
- Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
- Recognised qualification in mental health - RMN, AHP, Psychology, Social care (AMHPs)
- Specialist knowledge and experience of crisis and urgent care pathways within working age and older adults
- An understanding of the Mental Health Act / Mental Health Capacity Act & DOLS requirements
- Awareness of community structures and social care options and processes
- Understanding of least restrictive practice.
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