Community Mental Health Practitioner

The post holder carries responsibility for the assessment of care needs and their development, implementation and evaluation of programmes for adults of working age with mental health problems that are referred to the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team. The post holder is responsible on a day to day basis to the Clinical Lead but ultimately accountable to the Team Manager for the overall service. In addition, they will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team and work in close co-operation with wards and Primary Health Care based professionals. They will also review service users admitted to the Mental Health Assessment Unit in Basildon and work collaboratively with the In-Patient Services for as part of the In-Reach role. They will also be responsible for the maintenance of standards of care within the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment service. They will also be responsible for ensuring that an integrated service is provided to their clients and ensure that a good inter-disciplinary

working environment is maintained. This post is open to nurses and social work practitioners. A flexible working pattern is available. EPUT offer a fantastic relocation package of up to £8,000. Covering a number of expenditures for new recruits relocating from 30 miles or more from their new work base at EPUT. If you would like more information please contact recruitment.adverts@nhs.net