Lead Mental Health Support Specialist (Hiring Immediately) - Turning Point
Turning Point Wakefield Full-time
Job Introduction
We are looking for a dedicated, passionate and experienced Senior MentalHealth Practitioner to join our all-age Substance Use Treatment Service, providing support to people living in Wakefield. This role will work closely
with our Principal Practitioner Psychologist to provide bespoke support, care
packages to individuals who have Dual Diagnosis needs. This role will link
closely with Mental Health Services within the District to ensure
disadvantaged Service Users are accessing necessary support for their well-
being.
Inspiring Recovery, Inspiring Futures and Inspiring Families consists ofnurses, project workers and support workers. Together we provide the resources
that enable people to build upon their recovery and achieve their goals. We
work collaboratively with community mental and physical health services to
ensure people have the best chance of success.
At Inspiring Recovery, we offer support and promote wellbeing and recoveryfrom drug and alcohol related issues through our service hubs located in the
Wakefield District. We work with over 2,500 service users, delivering a wide
range of treatment methods including brief interventions and structured
treatment, access to substitute prescribing and detoxification.
Inspiring Futures is the drug and alcohol service for young persons and youngadults under 25. Inspiring Families is for any family member or carer that may
be supporting someone who is experiencing drug andor alcohol issues.
### Role Responsibility
We aspire to work in true partnership with our service users and encourageeveryone to reach their full potential, whilst working to maintain their
optimum level of independence in the community. Ultimately our aim is to
maintain daily living skills alongside psycho-social interventions necessary
to equip people to live more independently in the community with confidence.
As well as developing our Dual Diagnosis offer for service users, you willalso develop and have line management responsibility for a number of key roles
linked to Safeguarding including the named Safeguarding Leads.
As part of this role, you will be asked to support recovery workers withassessments and formulations, as well with completing referrals to the
relevant mental health services and advocate for clients’ admissions to these
services. This includes liaising with partner agencies to ensure the removal
of barriers preventing dual diagnosis clients from accessing mental health
services. You will hold a small caseload of clients to whom you will be
offering low-level interventions and signposting. You will be attending
monthly complex case meetings to review clients’ where you will review
clients’ mental health needs with other professionals. The role also requires
a good understanding and ability to assess and manage risks related to both
mental health difficulties and substance consumptions.
### The Ideal Candidate
If you are someone who understands the importance of recovery and arepassionate about seeing people achieve their best, then we want to hear from
you. We need you to have a Doctorate in Clinical, Counselling or Forensic
Psychology or RMN or CQSWDipSW or Occupational Therapist, with an
understanding of recovery modelsapproaches and a good understanding of mental
health issues and the way in which they are managed (including knowledge of
the mental health act, mental capacity act and care program approach). You
need to be able to understand and manage risks and clients’ safeguarding for
both adult and young clients. You will also need experience of line managing
staff.
You will be fully engaged in a range of activities such as: taking part in
audits, participating in MDT reviews, and within the CPA process. Acting as aprofessional role model, you will also take part in clinical supervision and
offer supervision to more junior members of staff. You will ideally have
experience of working in the community, although this is not essential. As a
part of your role, you will be expected to travel across the different areas
to support our service users and staff, hence holding a driving license and
having access to a car are strongly desirable.
In return for your hard work, dedication and commitment, we can offer theopportunity to grow, learn and develop as a practitioner in an environment
that is focused on recovery and collaborative MDT working, as well as monthly
clinical supervision.
### About us
**What benefits will I receive?**
We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to makeyour money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or
opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we
can with our total reward package that includes:
- Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future, with a blended approach of self-lead learning, experiential learning or more formal learning opportunities
- 31 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays.
- An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
- Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
- Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
- Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone-based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
- A 247 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family
- Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us
- Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
- A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!
- Monthly clinical supervision from qualified staff to support you within your role.
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