Community Mental Health Technician - Flexible Schedule & Growth

Blackcountryhealthcare; Walsall; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A community mental health trust seeks a motivated individual to join their multidisciplinary team in Walsall. The role involves supporting patients in their recovery through individual and group work. Essential skills include a solid understanding of mental health issues and experience with mental illness. The successful candidate will assist with psychosocial interventions, maintain patient records, and work collaboratively with other professionals. Opportunities for professional development are offered, along with a commitment to staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Access to mindfulness groups

Self-referral physio services

Staff counselling

Car lease schemes

Peer support group for skill development

Qualifications

• Candidates must demonstrate knowledge in differentiating mental health conditions.
• Previous experience with mental illness is crucial.
• Effective communication skills are needed to engage with vulnerable clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist service users in their recovery process through psychosocial interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage clinical risks.
• Maintain accurate records of patient contacts and interventions.

Skills

Good general education to GCSE level or equivalent

Understanding of mental health issues

Experience of working with mental illness

Job description

A community mental health trust seeks a motivated individual to join their multidisciplinary team in Walsall. The role involves supporting patients in their recovery through individual and group work. Essential skills include a solid understanding of mental health issues and experience with mental illness. The successful candidate will assist with psychosocial interventions, maintain patient records, and work collaboratively with other professionals. Opportunities for professional development are offered, along with a commitment to staff wellbeing.