Mental Health Practitioner (RMN/OT/Social Worker)

Job summary

Would you like to feel more rewarded at work? Would you like to be part of a team that provides support and respite to people during a mental health crisis, as an alternative to a psychiatric hospital admission, or to facilitate early discharge from inpatient units? We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and reliable Band 5 mental health professional (nurse, social worker or occupational therapist) to join our team in the Acute Therapy Service (ATS) based in Blackburn.

Our ATS service was developed in 2015 based on principles of Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). The successful post holder will have experience of working in Mental Health Services and will hold the relevant professional qualifications as shown on the Person Specification. As this is a DBT led service the post holder will need to support the team to ensure that the service is model adherent. The duties will include supporting service users to implement coping strategies learned in the ATS service. You will also deliver groups, assess risk and provide structured psychological interventions for individuals attending the service.

Applicants are strongly advised to visit the Acute Therapy Service and/or meet with the Team Leader to discuss the role prior to interview

For further information or an informal discussion about the post please contact us on the details provided

Main duties of the job

The overall aim of the post is to support the provision of high quality specialist interventions within a therapeutic environment to improve outcomes for service users across LSCFT.

To promote positive attitudes towards service users with complex needs, to maintain responsive and non-stigmatizing services, which will enhance social inclusion and deliver better outcomes.

To work closely/strengthen links with other specialist agencies as appropriate.

To provide gatekeeping assessments, assessments of need and therapeutic interventions.

Supporting service users to develop skills and strategies to manage emotional dysregulation, this work is guided by Dialectical Behaviour Therapy principles.

To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of team policies and procedures.

You will receive regular management and clinical supervision, with opportunities to develop clinical and professional practice to enable you to deliver DBT informed approaches in line with service user needs and organizational values.

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

ATS East - Bridge House

Blackburn

BB2 1NT

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

ATS East - Bridge House

Blackburn

BB2 1NT

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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