SUMMARY

Provide high-quality mental health care to patients in various settings, working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement treatment plans.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:

• Conducting mental health assessments and developing individualized care plans
• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed
• Providing counselling and therapy to patients
• Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care
• Educating patients and their families on mental health issues and treatment options
• Monitoring and evaluating patient progress
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Mental Health Nursing or related field

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with the NMC or Registered Nurse (RN) license with the NMC with Certification in Mental Health Nursing
• Qualified in the delivery Specific Talking Therapy treatments (certification required)
• Registered with appropriate NHS Talking Therapies Professional Bodies

Holds at least one of the following:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Strong understanding of mental health disorders and treatment modalities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Empathy and compassion
• Crisis intervention skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other patient record management systems

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• In-person Consultation
• Virtual online Consultations
• Telephone consultations