Mental Health Practitioner

Develop and maintain a high standard of practice based on a biopsychosocial assessment framework and supportive clinical management.

Liaise and establish good working relationships with referring agents, colleagues in Primary Care services, Social Services, Community Mental Health Teams, Assertive Outreach, In-Patient services, Emergency Services, Criminal Justice, Voluntary Sector and other agencies as appropriate.

To have knowledge of and practice a range of therapeutic interventions available to reduce distress for individuals experiencing an acute mental health crisis.

Ability to work autonomously

To work with the service in developing plans that offer supportive crisis care in the least restrictive way.

Act as a role model in the practice area, encouraging staff in supervision to sustain a supportive learning environment.

Be responsible for the maintenance and accurate recording of patient information in the documentation systems and to ensure the effective dissemination of service user information throughout the Trust.

Ensure compliance with the requirements Safeguarding Adults and Childrens policies. To ensure that staff have the required knowledge and skills to work within these procedures to support the safety of vulnerable adults and children.