Senior Mental Health Practitioner

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust · Leatherhead · Negotiable We are excited to offer positions for Mental Health Practitioners in our Mole Valley Neighbourhood Mental health Team in the Complex needs, SMI and Recovery. The team is moving through a transition to an All-Age Neighbourhood Mental Health Team to provide more joined up mental health care for our community. As part of our multi-disciplinary team, the successful applicant will deliver comprehensive assessments and a variety of approaches, interventions, and treatments to individuals experiencing severe and enduring mental health issues, supporting them in their personal recovery journey. Main duties of the job You will be required to take lead and professional responsibility for a number of service users. This role demands excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. You must be committed to delivering a high-quality service, working both independently and as part of our well-established, innovative, and recovery-focused team to meet the needs of service users and their carers. In addition to managing a defined caseload, the successful applicant will conduct initial assessments for clients referred to the service and support individuals experiencing mental health crises in the community. There are various training opportunities available to enhance skills in delivering low-intensity psychological interventions. About us Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with learning disabilities in Croydon, and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire. Benefits Salary: Negotiable Agenda for Change pay scheme Band 6 5% Fringe HCAS pa, pro-rata Requirements 2 years post qualification experience working with individuals with mental health needs NMC Registration Valid driving licence and ability to drive Unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work Desirable Able to carry out supervision Able to co-facilitate group work 12 months experience working in a community mental health setting Successful completion of Mentorship course Diploma in psycho-social interventions, or similar post registration qualification relevant to the post