Young Adult (18 to 25) Mental Health Practitioner

at  NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Use of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Key Responsibilities: To routinely measure clinical / practice outcomes and deliver evidence-based interventions for 18- to 25-year-olds.
To be responsible for supporting young adults who require adult mental health services, working alongside other services. To work in co-operation with members of the Multidisciplinary Team and other relevant health and social care professionals to assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care to meet the needs of young adults requiring further support from adult services The post holder will also ensure that there is a clear transition plan developed for the young person To support and empower the navigation and introduction of adult health care systems To initiate and complete risk assessments following Trust policy and guidance to ensure that complete and up to date risk assessments are considered when planning programmes of care. To contribute to the effective functioning of the service through attendance at relevant meetings, taking responsibilities within the service as appropriate and negotiated with the service manager. To ensure effective working approaches are provided to service users and that these are informed by digital resources where appropriate.
To alert senior management and take decisive action to mitigate any risks associated with individual service users or servicewide delivery of care. To develop individual case formulations in conjunction with the MDT, in order to plan interventions for service users and collaboratively engage them in their care and goals from the outset of leaving CAMHS/ CYP services and entering into Adults Services. To work in an assertive outreach way where required to minimise the risk of YP/YA falling between services. To carry a caseload of clients for key working.
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