mental health counselor Cardiff, Wales
Job description
The post holder will be working within a team providing therapeutic care within a holistic philosophy for individuals experiencing mental health crisis.
The function of the Crisis Recovery Unit is to prevent hospital admission, to facilitate early discharge from the acute hospital setting and to support family and carers. This is achieved by working in collaboration with the Crisis Team, hospital and community based multi agency resources.
To provide therapeutic care delivery to clients who are in mental health crisis, to deliver evidenced based mental health support in a compassionate and person-centred way, that will enable the client to move towards their own level of recovery.
To work within a multi-disciplinary team that is able to support clients in a psycho-social and medical framework.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role but not essential and all candidates would be treated equally and are welcome to apply.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is “Caring for People, Keeping People Well”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Development of Person Centred Nursing Intervention Plans for patients who meet the criteria for the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team and be responsible for assessing individual needs, planning care, implementing care consistently, and evaluating the outcomes of care under the supervision of the Team Leader.
- Supporting other team members.
- Supporting/Mentoring Nursing Students.
Liaising with Social Services, developing relationships with local primary care providers, health agencies, voluntary agencies to promote partnerships in primary care.
To support clients and carers by providing Evidenced based Psychological Therapeutic Interventions.
Assist the client and carer by supporting and educating, to enable carers to provide appropriate care. Monitor prescribed treatments at home or in the team base, including medication and psycho-social interventions, promoting health education at every opportunity.
Participate in attendance at multi-disciplinary reviews and meetings in relation to admission and discharge planning, and provide or receive feedback on all relevant information.
To administer prescribed medications including Clozapine Initiation and Depot Injections.
Keep accurate records in keeping with local and statutory bodies and maintain strict confidentiality at all times. Also keep an effective recording system for visits, travelling etc. for audit, statistical and research purposes.
Teach and supervise learners in all aspects of the Community Mental Health Nurse’s role and maintain close liaison with local education providers.
Participate in personal development opportunities, maintain and develop knowledge and skills through the appraisal process, and keep professionally updated at all times, undertaking duties in accordance with best practice and PREP requirements.
Actively participate in management supervision from a senior band 6 nurse or the Team Manager.
Actively participate in clinical supervision.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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