Responsible for the specialist assessment and care of clients and provide relevant appropriate treatments when appropriate to allow them to maintain independence for as long as possible in the community.
Liaise with specialist services within their catchment area and develop links with Primary Care Services and other caregivers. They will manage outcomes autonomously, but link to peer support through supervision and video conferencing facilities.
Provide a specialist assessment and support services for people over the age of 65 who are suffering from mental health problems or clients under the age of 65 with evidence of organic changes.
Manage own case load. Undertake initial assessments on behalf of the CMHT and to care coordinate. Undertake self-audit of care coordination activity in line with Welsh Government audit requirements.
Act as Duty Officer for the Older Persons team at the CMHT ensuring information is processed accurately and communicated to other professionals/agencies.
Co-ordinate, arrange and where appropriate chair case conferences where there is notification of serious concern i.e. Protection of Vulnerable Adults.
Act independently and have sole responsibility for managing case load and time effectively.
Act as a therapeutic resource for clients, having the ability to use assessments and offer a variety of interventions e.g. cognitive behavioural therapy, counselling.
Review and monitor complex mental health presentation and offer opinions regarding diagnosis as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
Work with clients with uncertain or differential diagnosis in order to improve their functioning while seeking a confirmed diagnosis.
Work within a highly autonomous team.
Analyse and interpret complex clinical, environmental and social situations in order to plan the most effective interventions.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome.
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.
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Liaise with specialist services within their catchment area and develop links with Primary Care Services and other caregivers. They will manage outcomes autonomously, but link to peer support through supervision and video conferencing facilities.
Provide a specialist assessment and support services for people over the age of 65 who are suffering from mental health problems or clients under the age of 65 with evidence of organic changes.
Manage own case load. Undertake initial assessments on behalf of the CMHT and to care coordinate. Undertake self-audit of care coordination activity in line with Welsh Government audit requirements.
Act as Duty Officer for the Older Persons team at the CMHT ensuring information is processed accurately and communicated to other professionals/agencies.
Co-ordinate, arrange and where appropriate chair case conferences where there is notification of serious concern i.e. Protection of Vulnerable Adults.
Act independently and have sole responsibility for managing case load and time effectively.
Act as a therapeutic resource for clients, having the ability to use assessments and offer a variety of interventions e.g. cognitive behavioural therapy, counselling.
Review and monitor complex mental health presentation and offer opinions regarding diagnosis as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
Work with clients with uncertain or differential diagnosis in order to improve their functioning while seeking a confirmed diagnosis.
Work within a highly autonomous team.
Analyse and interpret complex clinical, environmental and social situations in order to plan the most effective interventions.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome.
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.
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