The post holder will as a member of an integrated multi-disciplinary team providing psychological and psychosocial treatment to service users experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. The role will include supporting and working alongside service users in a collaborative, therapeutic partnership and participation in the development and provision therapeutic activities / psycho-educational programmes and s elf-management interventions under the supervision of the Clinical Lead Psychologist. As the Specialist Mental Health Practitioner, the post holder will likely work with the more complex service users.
The post holder will undertake screening, assessment and case formulation relating to service users referred into the service, this will involve the creation or reports. The role will also include signposting to relevant third-party organisations and so the post holder will be required to make links within the local community. The post hol d er will complete clinically related administration and assist with project work under the guidance of the clinical lead. As part of this role the post holder will also be involved in service development and promotion of service and supporting the d elivering training and awareness of the MHTR. Liaison with, and development / maintenance of robust relationships with partner agencies is key for this service .
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."
Benefits include:
Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
Generous NHS pension scheme
Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
Health service discounts and online benefits
Incremental pay progression
Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
Health and wellbeing opportunities
Structured learning and development opportunities
An MHTR is one of three treatment options available to Magistrates' and Judges as part of community sentencing. The MHTR is designed to help people who experience mental health difficulties. It is an opportunity for someone to engage with treatment while still receiving a sentence: a form of diversion within rather than away from the criminal justice system, but outside custody. An MHTR can provide access to necessary treatment and support that the person might otherwise have had difficulty accessing.
MHTRs aim to reduce offending/reoffending by improving the health and social outcomes through rapid access to effective individualised treatment requirements. It provide s alternatives to short custodial sentences for offenders by providing access to treatment which addresses the underlying cause of the offending behaviours. The MHTRs can improve health outcomes by providing evidence-based interventions, alongside GP registration and supported access to appropriate community services, as necessary.