Community Mental Health Practitioner – York

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments for older adults, considering cognitive, emotional, social, and physical health factors.
• Develop individualised care plans to address mental health needs, working in collaboration with patients, families, and other professionals.
• Participate in MDT meetings to review care plans and discuss patient progress.
• Respond to mental health crises, providing urgent support to older adults experiencing acute distress or deterioration in mental health.
• Support patients with dementia and their families in managing symptoms and planning for future care needs.

Skills and Expertise

• Degree in mental health nursing
• Fully enhanced valid DBS
• Community experience

Job Facilities/Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Free training
• Fully enhanced DBS check provided free of charge
• Competitive pay rates
• Exceptional referral bonuses
• Specialist consultants offering single point of contact