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Job overview

This is a post in primary care within the community mental health team  in Denbigh

We provide assessments from numerous agencies who refer through our SPOAA daily meetings, and offer brief interventions within groups and occasionally on a one to one basis.

Also a good knowledge of third sector agencies is useful as we work hard to become more familiar and signpost to these very helpful agencies, moving on in improving our contact with them and continually improving our working relationships.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen in Primary Mental Health Support services for an experienced, motivated and forward thinking practitioner to join a busy supportive team based in the Denbighshire area. 

The successful candidate whilst working closely with a multi – disciplinary team, will receive referrals directly from GP’s and provide short term interventions for individuals with mild to moderate illness and will work closely with colleagues from secondary care and specialist services as well as third sector organizations and statutory agencies. 

The successful candidates will manage a caseload of patients with whom they will work alongside to formulate risk management plans and care planning based on robust assessment of need. We are looking for a good team player who has excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritize and manage their time effectively.

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

Working for our organisation

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.