JobDescription:
SeniorCYPMHPractitioner:
* Thisrole will include working with the localitybased Clinical Leadsunder the guidance of the Clinical & Strategic Lead.Excellent opportunities will be available for training andprofessional development with regular supervision and access toother support.
* This PCN CYP MH Practitionerposts are a new service to support the clinical development anddelivery of the Primary Care Networks(PCNs).
* Post holders would be communitybasedspending time in primary care settings and other sites thatsupports access.
* Low intensity interventionsoffered for early intervention cases.
* Triageandescalation.
* Signposting.
* Weare looking to recruit an applicant with expertise in the deliveryof therapeutic interventions to children and young people (CYP) andtheir families to manage anxiety low mood and behavioralproblems.
* The post holder would be expected towork closely with the Service Manager and Clinical lead. They wouldalso be expected to participate in the training opportunitiesavailable tothem.
ClinicalResponsibilities:
The followingare the core clinical responsibilities of the PCN mental healthpractitioner. There may be on occasion a requirement to carry outother tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workloadand staffing levels:
* To work as partof a multidisciplinary team in a patient facing role to assess andmanage patients using expert knowledge.
* Toassist in the assessment of new patients with subsequent productionand completion of individual care plans.
* Toprovide specialist clinical support and advice to young people withmental health difficulties.
* To work withpatients to support engagement with appropriate services andtreatment which may include onward referral to secondary mentalhealth services or signposting to other mental health servicesvoluntary services and support groups.
* Toeducate and involve family members and others in treatment asnecessary.
* To be responsible for the daytodayplanning of personal workloads.
* To followdepartmental policies procedures andguidelines.
* To liaise with the practices andwhere practicable to standardize referral processes across thePCN.
* To triage and also receive referrals anddirected patients from within the PCN.
* Tocommunicate effectively with patients recognizing the need forvarying methods of communication to overcome different levels ofunderstanding cultural background and preferred ways ofcommunicating.
Remote Work :
No