Senior Mental Health Practitioner – Eating Disorders (0-25)

Transformationunitgm; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS mental health provider in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to work with young people and adults with eating disorders. The successful candidate will provide specialist assessment and intervention, ensuring therapeutic support in a community setting. A nursing qualification along with experience in mental health is essential. The role offers competitive compensation, a supportive team, and numerous training opportunities, promoting a compassionate and effective care environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training and supervision opportunities

Relocation expenses may be reimbursed

Qualifications

• Post registration experience of working with children and young people with mental illness.
• Knowledge of safeguarding processes relevant to the age range 0-25.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive psychosocial and risk assessments.
• Provide therapeutic interventions for patients with eating disorders.
• Monitor physical health and manage an allocated caseload of patients.

Skills

Experience of working with eating disorder patients

Excellent communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Education

Nursing qualification and registration

Qualification or training in relevant therapeutic intervention for eating disorders

Job description

A leading NHS mental health provider in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to work with young people and adults with eating disorders. The successful candidate will provide specialist assessment and intervention, ensuring therapeutic support in a community setting. A nursing qualification along with experience in mental health is essential. The role offers competitive compensation, a supportive team, and numerous training opportunities, promoting a compassionate and effective care environment.