Overview
The role involves Care Coordinating a caseload of approximately 15 patients who are presenting with their first-episode of psychosis or an at-risk mental state. The role includes providing specialist assessment, creating collaborative care plans, implementing evidence-based interventions, and managing risk in the least restrictive manner. The Care Coordinator will work alongside the patient and their families to provide hope for the future, enable them to develop a sense of control over their illness, and support re-engagement with their interests.
Responsibilities
* Care coordinating a caseload of approximately 15 patients presenting with first-episode psychosis or at-risk mental state.
* Provide specialist assessment, create collaborative care plans, implement evidence-based interventions, and manage risk in the least restrictive manner.
* Work with the patient and their families to provide hope for the future, enable a sense of control over illness, and support re-engagement with interests.
* Contribute to continuing professional development, service and health promotion, running groups, and teamwork to develop the service.
* Maintain a strong focus on Family Work within Early Intervention and undertake opportunities for further training in this and other relevant approaches.
* Provide advice and guidance to other agencies and work with students.
Qualifications/Requirements
Band 5 post for a registered Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist.
How to apply / Further information
For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Jess Partridge (Team Manager) on 0300 421 4884 or by emailing Jessica.Partridge@ghc.nhs.uk
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