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Location

Poole, Dorset | United Kingdom

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Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Senior Mental Health Support Worker to join our Intensive Psychological Therapies Service team based at Branksome Clinic.

As a Senior Mental Health Support Worker, you will assist CMHTS and undertake a variety of tasks including completing clinical audits, populating referrals, client assessment, outreach work with clients who have experienced complex trauma and longstanding interpersonal difficulties and one to one work with CMHT clients with a view to engaging in therapy by delivering online webinars and family/therapy groups.

You will work in a supportive team, have supervision and multiple opportunities of training in response to Dialectical Behaviour Therapy call requests and in therapy with a view to delivering Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (RO-DBT) or Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) in line with the programme offered.

The Senior Mental Health Support Worker role is a full-time post Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm, part time hours would be considered.

For further information please contact Dr Sophie Rushbrook, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Head of IPTS [email protected] on 01202 584120.

You will train in suicide and crisis management and respond to DBT Coaching Call requests from clients.

Under the supervision of the Liaison team attend liaison meetings, address liaison conversations and emails relating to clients to support incoming referrals.

Populate IPTS referral forms, liaising with the CMHT regarding review of the information provided in the form prior to submission. Liaise with the service user to establish goals for therapy and discuss their risk.

Support the team members where required and provide cover for the Admin office when required including incoming telephone calls.

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do, and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do [email protected]

This advert closes on Sunday 25 Feb 2024

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