Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - Grimsby, United Kingdom - Navigo Health and Social Care CIC
Description
Main Duties and Responsibilities 1.CLINICAL 1.1.Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service. 1.2.Assess and supports people with a common mental health problem in the self management of their recovery.1.3.Undertakes patient-centred interviews which identifies areas where the person wishes to see change and or recovery and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self and others.
1.4Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, refers unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary or steps-up the persons treatment to high intensity psychological therapy.
1.5.Provide a range of information and support for evidence based high-volume low-intensity psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help computerised CBT, information about pharmacological treatments. This work may be face to face, telephone, groups or via other media. 1.6.Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary.
1.7.Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
1.10.Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols and use these records and clinical outcome data in clinical decision making.
1.11.Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.
1.12.Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process and working closely with the IAPT Employment Advisor service.
1.13.Operate at all times from an inclusive values base which promotes recovery and recognises and respects diversity.2.TRAINING AND SUPERVISION 2.1.Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic and practice based assessments.
- PROFESSIONAL 3.1.Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating bodies, and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g. NHS long term plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence). 3.2.Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times. 3.3.Be aware of, and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of treatment for common mental health problems.
3.4.Ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.
3.6.Keep up to date all records in relation to Continuous Professional Development and ensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments.
3.7.Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional objectives.- GENERAL 4.1.To contribute to the development of best practice within the service. 4.2.To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services. 4.3.All employees have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safety and the health of safety of colleagues, patients and the general public. 4.4.All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act and Security and Confidentiality Policies.
4.5.It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties.
4.6.This Job Description does not provide an exhaustive list of duties and may be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light of service development.
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