Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
We are looking for a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to work in our ambitious Primary Care Mental Health Services. Applications would be welcomed from Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists with experience of working in relevant mental health settings. The successful applicant will need to have the relevant qualification to undertake assessments under Part 1 of the Welsh Government Mental Health Measure. 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 improve access to mental health care for people with mild to moderate or stable severe mental health problems by delivering holistic assessment and evidence-based care to clients within the context of a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency primary mental health service. The role will involve: Assessing people's mental health needs within a primary care setting and taking responsibility for a clinical caseload. The delivery of brief, short-term and low-intensity psychological interventions, based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution Focused approaches. Provision of information, CCBT, and self-help for people with common mental health disorders. Assisting in the running of psycho-educational groups. Mental health promotion involving the development of effective relationships between primary care and local communities and other services in the voluntary and statutory sector. Provision of support and advice to GPs and other primary care providers. Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered Nurse (Mental Health), Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist. Evidence of post-registration continuing professional development activity. Experience
Evidence of achievement in clinical practice within the area of specialty e.g., primary care, community mental health, older adults, CAMHs. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team. Experience in a range of clinical settings. Teaching experience. Skills
Organisational ability and time management skills. Clinical assessment and formulation skills. Teaching and presentation skills. Ability to facilitate patient groups. Postgraduate training or CBT/counselling skills. Knowledge
Ability to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and awareness of current evidence base relevant to the area of practice. Knowledge and experience of delivering psycho-educational interventions. An understanding of resource implications of clinical decision making. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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We are looking for a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to work in our ambitious Primary Care Mental Health Services. Applications would be welcomed from Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists with experience of working in relevant mental health settings. The successful applicant will need to have the relevant qualification to undertake assessments under Part 1 of the Welsh Government Mental Health Measure. 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 improve access to mental health care for people with mild to moderate or stable severe mental health problems by delivering holistic assessment and evidence-based care to clients within the context of a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency primary mental health service. The role will involve: Assessing people's mental health needs within a primary care setting and taking responsibility for a clinical caseload. The delivery of brief, short-term and low-intensity psychological interventions, based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution Focused approaches. Provision of information, CCBT, and self-help for people with common mental health disorders. Assisting in the running of psycho-educational groups. Mental health promotion involving the development of effective relationships between primary care and local communities and other services in the voluntary and statutory sector. Provision of support and advice to GPs and other primary care providers. Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered Nurse (Mental Health), Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist. Evidence of post-registration continuing professional development activity. Experience
Evidence of achievement in clinical practice within the area of specialty e.g., primary care, community mental health, older adults, CAMHs. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team. Experience in a range of clinical settings. Teaching experience. Skills
Organisational ability and time management skills. Clinical assessment and formulation skills. Teaching and presentation skills. Ability to facilitate patient groups. Postgraduate training or CBT/counselling skills. Knowledge
Ability to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and awareness of current evidence base relevant to the area of practice. Knowledge and experience of delivering psycho-educational interventions. An understanding of resource implications of clinical decision making. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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