Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner - Conwy
This is a post in primary care within the community mental health team in Conwy.
We provide assessments from numerous agencies who refer through our SPOAA daily meetings, and offer brief interventions within groups and occasionally on a one-to-one basis.
Also, a good knowledge of third sector agencies is useful as we work hard to become more familiar and signpost to these very helpful agencies, continually improving our contact and working relationships.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Primary Mental Health Support services for an experienced, motivated, and forward-thinking practitioner to join a busy, supportive team based in Conwy.
The successful candidate, whilst working closely with a multidisciplinary team, will receive referrals directly from GPs and provide short-term interventions for individuals with mild to moderate illness. They will collaborate with colleagues from secondary care, specialist services, third sector organizations, and statutory agencies.
The successful candidate will manage a caseload, working with patients to formulate risk management plans and care plans based on robust assessments of need. We seek a good team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
Fluency in Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others, or simply want a fresh start, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in North Wales offers a rewarding environment. As the largest health organization in Wales, we provide primary, community, mental health, acute, and elective hospital services for around 700,000 people across North Wales. Join our team and receive the support you need, aligned with our organizational values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and are proud to be a 'Disability Confident Employer'. Please check your email regularly for recruitment correspondence. Applications can be submitted in Welsh or English; submissions in Welsh will not be treated less favorably.
Job responsibilities
Full job description and person specification are attached within the supporting documents or can be viewed by clicking 'Apply now' in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience
* Post-registration experience in mental health
* NMC registered mental health nurse or other appropriate professional
* Supervisory experience
* Adult mental health experience
Experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to assess any previous criminal convictions.
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