Community Mental Health Practitioner

Job overview

The post holder carries responsibility for the assessment of care needs and their development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for Adults and Older Adults with mental health problems that are referred to the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible on a day to day basis to the Clinical Lead but ultimately accountable to the Matron for the overall service. In addition, they will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team and work in close co-operation with wards and Primary Health Care based professionals. They will also be responsible for the maintenance of standards of care within the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment service. They will also be responsible for ensuring that an integrated service is provided to their clients and ensure that a good inter-disciplinary working environment is maintained

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To establish and maintain effective individual health and social care by:

• Holistic assessment of client problem/needs.
• Planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions.
• Clear, accurate and concise documentation of client care

To participate in the initial assessment of clients to determine appropriateness for the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Service and to liaise with referring agencies to identify alternative agencies as appropriate to meet the client’s needs.

To participate in Team and Clinical Meetings, initiating and discussing new methods/models of care and in the introduction of research or trials within the area.

To be aware of one’s own values, beliefs and attitudes when assessing clients to ensure that a non-judgmental and objective overview of the client’s needs are met at all times.

Need to establish a therapeutic relationship with individual clients and their families.

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