Mental Health Practitioner

Job Description Job Title: Mental Health Practitioner Department: Psychological Therapies Salary: NHS Band 6 (£35,392 - £42,618) Hours:Full-time: 35 per week (Monday to Friday 9.00am 5.00pm) Reports to: Head of Psychological Therapies and Clinical Lead Location: Maryfield Complex, 100 Belfast Road, Holywood Closing date: Monday 14 October MAIN PURPOSE To provide a comprehensive assessment to clients who have a range of mental health issues. To provide formulation and evidence based one to one treatment and robust risk management for clients who have been assessed as appropriate for low to medium intensity psychological treatment. To deliver skills-based workshops (both in person and online) in the area of mental health, psychological well-being and resilience including stabilisation, psychoeducation and relapse prevention. To assist in the development of new health and wellbeing initiatives to meet our clients needs wherever they may be in their journey of rehabilitation and recovery. To link with stakeholders, other departments and external agencies in the development of a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to improve the overall mental health and well being of our clients. Clinical To work autonomously, taking responsibility for care, quality and clinical activity for a designated caseload. Carry out psychological assessments using clinical interview, psychometrics and other assessment methods sensitively and independently with clients presenting with a broad range of mental health issues including trauma. Be responsible for devising, evaluating and maintaining therapeutic and measurable care plans, risk assessments within recorded time frames in collaboration with clients as per PRRT policy and standards. To work under close case management and clinical skills supervision from a suitably qualified professional to provide specified psychologically informed well being focused interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and other evidence-based models as appropriate. To attend regular clinical supervision meetings with the clinical supervisor and managerial supervision as required To liaise with other team members concerning clinical matters as required. To work within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure effective care plans and treatments are in place for clients. To work as an autonomous professional within the ethical guidelines and policies and procedures of PRRT, taking responsibility for own work and treatment and discharge decisions. To maintain fully accurate and up to date paper and electronic clinical records for each client in accordance with PRRT policies and procedures. To maintain a high standard of professionalism and to establish good, effective working practice in accordance with the relevant code of professional conduct. To provide high quality, evidenced based one to one and group interventions and monitor outcomes. To assist in coordinating health and well-being resources accessible to clients. Training Provision To facilitate and deliver skills-based workshops in the area of mental health, psychological well-being and psychological resilience. To ensure the workshop material is delivered in an engaging, dynamic and flexible way as to meet participant need. Facilitate practical exercises as part of workshop delivery to engage all participants and increase competence and confidence in the skills delivered. Ensure material is delivered in a way that is in keeping with the current clinical evidence base. To collect feedback data regarding courses delivered. To liaise with host organization representatives during the delivery of workshops. Research, Audit and Service Evaluation Utilise theory, current literature and research to support evidence-based practice in direct one to one clinical work, group settings and with multidisciplinary work. Contribute to the collection of clinical and service data that will contribute to the planning, development, evaluation and audit of the service as well as clinical returns. To compile accurate statistical information as required and maintain records of activity. Undertake clerical functions requiring familiarity with applied psychology, including literature searches, development and maintaining information leaflets, inputting data and others tasks necessary for the efficient running of the service and / or training needs. Information Systems Maintain appropriate records of own work ensuring the highest standards of record keeping and comply with policies on confidentiality, accuracy and GDPR. To use information technology as appropriate, within direct clinical work, research and treatment interventions. Maintain relevant administrative systems of own work in line with the relevant professional body as well as Trust Policies and Procedures. Continued Professional Development and Supervision To receive regular clinical and professional supervision according to Departmental guidelines. To contribute to the knowledge and skills base within the team by maintaining an active awareness of current developments in psychology and by implementing the knowledge and skills acquired. Assist in the maintenance and dissemination of the highest professional standards of practice through active participation in personal CPD. General Responsibilities To promote and develop positive and productive/effective working relationships with other multidisciplinary members of PRRT. Comply with organisational and departmental policies and procedures. Promote and demonstrate appropriate behaviours in line with PRRT values. Comply with legal duties and responsibilities under Health and Safety legislation, plus a general duty to work safely and not to put others at risk i.e. colleagues, clients, visitors as a result of any activity or omission at work. Undertake any other duties which may be assigned to meet organisational need and which are reasonably regarded as within the nature of the duties, responsibilities and grade of the post as defined. The principal responsibilities listed above are an indicator of the main aspects of the role as opposed to representing a definitive list.