Mental Health Practitioner - Primary Care

Job description

Job responsibilities

Predominantly working as part of an integrated team, the post holder will provide telephone triage and face-to-face assessment and decision-making support all of which ensures that patients with common mental health needs gain access to the most appropriate pathway and intervention.

The post holder will be required to carry out assessment and formulation of mental health needs in order to assist patients towards increased self-management of anxiety and depression symptoms, plus better tolerance of distress.

The role will also involve identifying opportunities to support individuals with their mental health by helping them to access appropriate community support, encourage behavioural and lifestyle changes, and enable and empower patients to become actively involved in their own wellbeing.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A relevant qualification at NVQ Level 3 (e.g. NVQ Level 3 in Mental Health & Social Care) or equivalent (psychology graduate), and/or significant experience in mental health support work.
• At least two years experience of working in a mental health setting with clients presenting with multiple and complex issues.

Desirable

• Relevant experience in primary or secondary care mental health services.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Northpoint Wellbeing Ltd

Address

Leeds Bridge House

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS10 1JN

Employer's website

https://northpoint.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)