The post of Community Mental Health Practitioner is open to Qualified Mental Health Nurses and allied health professional - Qualified Social Workers and Qualified Occupational Therapists. The post fits within a secondary care Multidisciplinary Team providing mental health care and support for the adult population of South Gwynedd.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

To provide comprehensive psychiatric intervention by being involved in the discussion and allocation of referrals to the Community Mental Health Team.

To be responsible for the care coordination or case management of a designated caseload of clients with either mild to moderate or severe and enduring mental health problems.

To ensure that Care and Treatment Plans and Care Management Protocols are adhered to and that standards are met in line with the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010 Parts 1, 2 or 3.

As Care Coordinator, responsibility for making evidence based assessment of client's physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs, taking into account and respecting ethnicity, for a defined caseload.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse or equivalent Social Worker / OT qualification

Desirable

• Evidence of Continued Professional Development

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience within Mental Health

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Alltwen,

Tremadog

Porthmadog

LL49 9AQ

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

050-NMR1035-1123