Mental Health Practitioner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Mental Health Practitioner to join the Ealing Early Intervention Service on a fixed-term basis. Ealing EIS is a dynamic, multidisciplinary community mental health team providing specialist assessment and treatment for young people experiencing a first episode of psychosis. We are passionate about delivering high-quality, evidence-based, recovery-focused care that promotes hope, social inclusion and positive outcomes for service users and their families. We are seeking a skilled practitioner who is committed to person-centred care and who thrives within a collaborative and supportive team environment. This post is offered as a12-month fixed-term contract to provide cover during a period of secondment. Internal applicants may be considered on a secondment basis subject to agreement from their substantive manager. As a Mental Health Practitioner, you will:

• Manage a caseload of service users experiencing a first episode of psychosis.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments, risk assessments and care planning.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions in line with Early Intervention in Psychosis standards.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers and partner agencies to support recovery.
• Contribute to physical health monitoring and holistic care planning.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and service development initiatives.
• Provide crisis management and risk management as required.
• Support service users with education, employment and social recovery goals.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and contribute to performance targets.
Ealing Early Intervention Service is a committed and innovative team that values compassion, inclusion and continuous improvement. We take pride in supporting staff development and fostering a positive team culture where learning and professional growth are encouraged.