Band 6 Specialist Intensive Practitioner - South Gloucestershire
In a wide range of situations and locations to undertake the full range of activities required to deliver comprehensive mental health assessment, in an emergency for service users, who may be distressed and in crisis. Please see attached job description and person specification for further details. The Band 6 will have a role leading the team. Within this role they may: Triage referrals to the service and make recommendations. Complete holistic psychosocial assessments within the community. Complete gatekeeping assessments to facilitate admission when home treatment is not felt to be a viable / safe option. Attend Mental Health Act assessments on Mason place of safety and formulate home treatment plans if home treatment is indicated. Implement Risk Management and Care Plans for the effective home treatment of Service Users utilising least restrictive practice at every opportunity. Support with medication management and concordance within community. Provide telephone support to service users who ring in during times of crisis. There will be a comprehensive induction to the role and a supported period of supernumerary to aid with transition.
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