Mental Health Liaison Practitioner
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
The Chichester and Midhurst ATS (Assessment & Treatment Service) is a community mental health team which supports people living with a severe and enduring mental illness. The MHLP team is part of the Chichester and Midhurst Assessment and Treatment Service and work as liaison between the ATS and GP Surgeries. The post holder will work within GP surgeries and will be the liaison and link between primary care and secondary care services.
We are looking for an experienced Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner (Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist and Social Worker) to work within GP Surgeries to provide 6-8 sessions of CBT informed or psycho educational intervention to people with mild to moderate mental health problems. The successful applicant will also be responsible for completing initial assessments and liaising with GP's, IAPT services, local agencies and signposting to third sector services.
Part Time Applicants will be considered
To protect the health and safety of our staff/workers, patients, and those attending our sites, we encourage our workforce to get fully vaccinated against COVID
Main duties of the job
Working as an MHLP includes:
- Working autonomously to a defined caseload of clients diagnosed with mild to moderate mental health problems. This will include offering specific interventions such as psycho-education, CBT informed sessions and short term recovery focused interventions
- You will complete initial assessments and work closely with our referrals coordinators, GP's and other agencies.
- Your interventions will be a pre-defined offer of 6-8 sessions.
- You are welcome to co-facilitate groups if you have an interest in this area.
About us
What you will receive from us:
- We are a friendly and supportive team that meets regularly to ensure you feel safe and supported.
- We offer several MDT meetings per week to ensure support is available for complex case discussions.
- You will receive regular managerial supervision and be offered the opportunity to supervise junior staff.
- You will also have access to regular clinical supervision and support from our Community Leads
- We actively encourage people to think about their development and career goals, and will support you to complete further training.
This post offers the Trust's £2000 Golden Hello for band 5 or 6 Nurses, or a relocation package up to a maximum of £2000 (subject to terms and conditions).
Date posted
15 September 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£33,706 to £40,588 a year PA / pro rata for part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
354-AC-20680-A
Job locations
Chapel Street Clinic
Chapel Street
Chichester
PO19 1BX
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chapel Street Clinic
Chapel Street
Chichester
PO19 1BX
Employer's website
https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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