Care Coordinator for Early Intervention

Job overview

Due to maternity leave, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist to join our specialist service for people experiencing a first episode of psychosis as a Care Co-ordinator.

The post is fixed-term until October 2027, and the contract is for 22.5 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

To complete specialist assessments (PANSS) for referred service users accepted into the service when required. Training will be provided and all assessments are completed by 2 x staff members.

To have knowledge of, and contribute to the team adherence to the NHS England Access and Waiting Time Standards (Referral To Treatment) for EIP.

To hold and manage a caseload of service users who have been identified as experiencing their first episode of psychosis, including needs assessments, care planning and delivering psychosocial interventions.

To be aware of and adhere to responsibilities for people under CPA/CMHF, including offering/arranging carers support.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post-holder will manage a caseload of service users who have been assessed and accepted by the EIT team, indicating that they are experiencing a first episode of psychosis. Working in the MDT, the post-holder will be responsible for ensuring that all NICE guidelines for the treatment of psychosis are adhered to, and appropriate interventions are offered and delivered.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.