Senior Case Worker - Mental Health Nurse/OT/Social Worker
GRIP (Gloucestershire Recovery in Psychosis) is a county‑wide Early Intervention in Psychosis team that provides specialist care to people experiencing First Episode Psychosis. The team works intensively over up to three years with clients, families and the community to achieve the best possible outcomes.
We are a dynamic, expanding multi-disciplinary team with a strong focus on patient‑centred care and promoting hope and collaborative working.
We welcome applications from newly qualified individuals.
The main duties of the role will be to care‑coordinate a caseload of approximately 15 patients presenting with first‑episode psychosis or an at‑risk mental state. Responsibilities include:
* Providing specialist assessment and creating collaborative care plans.
* Implementing evidence‑based interventions and managing risk in the least restrictive manner.
* Working alongside the patient and families to support hope, control over illness and re‑engagement with interests.
* Engaging in continuing professional development, service and health promotion, running groups and supporting the team’s service development.
* Providing advice and guidance to other agencies and working with students.
There is a strong focus on Family Work within Early Intervention and opportunities for further training in this area and other relevant approaches.
We are pleased to offer a Band 5 post for a registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist. The successful candidate must start as soon as possible.
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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