Mental Health Practitioner - Sidmouth, United Kingdom - Rethink Mental Illness

Rethink Mental Illness

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Sidmouth, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Rethink Mental Illness are hiring an experienced Mental Health Practitioner to join our inspiring and friendly team across our Devon Services, ECRS.
1 x Part-time role available (21 hours per week - over a 7 day week rota across two ECRS locations in Devon)
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Appointments will be made at the bottom of the salary band

Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity - and that's why equity is one of our core values. We draw on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of our people - regardless of who they are or their background - to help us become inclusive and anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider that reflect the diverse communities we support as a mental health charity.

As a Mental Health Practitioner I will work under the direction of the Registered Manager/Management Team and as part of an integrated team, delivering high quality recovery focused care and interventions to individuals who use our services.

As a Mental Health Practitioner, some of your duties will include:

I assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical support plans based on the physical and mental health needs of the individual utilizing evidence-based practice.
Contribute to the development of the highest standard of clinical and professional practice within the service(s) and participate in wider clinical governance meetings within Rethink.
I am jointly responsible for delivery and oversight of the clinical care and support of all service users with Registered Manager/Management Team, reporting changes in clients' condition, and to provide prompt and effective interventions according to need.
Undertake responsibility for clinical risk and needs assessment and the formation, implementation and delivery of management plans.

- mentor and support staff in medication administration and practice.

I ensure a collaborative approach with external professionals and the multidisciplinary team.
I provide written reports to professionals such as GP's, Mental Health Act tribunals, CPA or equivalent Reports.
I complete and review clinical assessments, CPA or equivalent support plans, liaising with other care staff in maintaining and supporting clients to achieve their goals.
I ensure the accurate entry of clinical data onto systems maintaining the highest standards of clinical record keeping.

Essential Skills and experience required for this role:

Qualified Mental Health Practitioner or Psychologist, Social Worker, Nurse or Occupational Therapist, with 12 months post registration experience
Relevant experience of working with mental health needs, with sound clinical reasoning skills
Working knowledge and understanding of mental health issues and the ability to recognize the indicators of deteriorating mental health, particularly where people may be experiencing a crisis.
Working knowledge and understanding of current legislation, such as the Mental Health Act, DoLS and the Mental Capacity Act.
Able to deliver a range of treatments /interventions in a personcentered and nonjudgmental manner.
Experience of providing training and leadership in a staff team.

Don't meet all requirements?
If the role sounds exciting to you but your experience, skills or qualifications don't exactly match every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply, you may be just the right person for our position

Caring for our people.

We offer a wide range of support.

Some of our benefits include:

PULSE our recognition, rewards, wellbeing, and benefits platform. Providing access to thousands of discounts and benefits including cashback; reloadable cards; savings etc. As well as being able to thank colleagues and nominate them for awards.
Wellbeing support: our Wellbeing hub gives physical, emotional, and mental health support. We also have a BUPA Employee Assistance Programme with access to appointments.
Taking time for you: we work flexibly you get to choose where you work, managing your own diary. We have generous annual leave, starting at 25 rising to 30 days, plus bank holidays, as well as your birthday off. We also offer the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave.
Planning for the future: We have a contributory pension scheme.
Structured Corporate Induction: Onboarding you into the Charity supporting your wellbeing along the way.

- £300 when you introduce a Friend: receive up to £300 when you introduce a friend or family member.

Who are we?
We're Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information.

Our work supports us in delivering on our mission:
"A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness."

It is an exciting