ARMS Mental Health Practitioner

Care Co-ordination of high level At Risk Mental State clients within the ARMS Service to provide high quality evidence based care as per NICE guidelines and National EI Access & waiting time standards. Manage risk and work with team colleagues to support service users.
The Mission of the ARMS Service is to put people in control of their care, we will maximise opportunities for individuals and their families by enabling them to look beyond their limitations to achieve their goals and aspirations.
We are excited to be able to announce that with new mental health transformation funding we will be launching a service aimed at identifying and supporting those at risk of developing psychosis symptoms - an ARMS (At Risk Mental State) service. This service will be separate too, but under the umbrella/have close links with /of existing Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) services. There will be a number of new posts in this new multi-disciplinary team aimed at offering predominantly, but not exclusively, psychosocial interventions with an evidence base of mental health prevention. This post will be part of that new team", ARMS Mental Health Practitioner will coordinate the care of high level At Risk Mental State clients within the ARMS Service to provide high quality evidence based care as per NICE guidelines and National EI Access & waiting time standards. In this role you will manage risk and work with team colleagues to support service users.
The Mission of the ARMS Service is to put people in control of their care, we will maximise opportunities for individuals and their families by enabling them to look beyond their limitations to achieve their goals and aspirations., To undertake care co-ordination of a caseload of up to 25 clients in higher need within the service.
To participate in the initial assessment of clients using Comprehensive Assessment of At Risk Mental State tool (CAARMS) , to determine appropriateness for ARMS service and to liaise with referring agencies to identify alternative agencies as appropriate to meet the client's needs.
Support service user and family to manage their risk and wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) with the allocated peer worker and local social prescribers
Empower service users to maintain their social networks
Work closely with the ESTEP teams to ensure transitions for patients who have made transition to psychosis happens within national guidelines on timescales
Undertake initial health and social needs assessments and participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings to look at appropriate selection and allocation of clients to care coordination and regular reviews.
Following analysis of client assessments , plan creatively to meet their needs including the provision of evidence based interventions with colleagues
Undertake risk assessments with clients on their caseload and plan effectively to manage this plan within MDT.
Prioritise and manage workload to ensure the effective management of a defined group of clients with complex needs.
To be aware of possibly safeguarding issues , to take responsibility for raising concerns and to seek guidance on safeguarding issues and adhere to local SET procedures.
Responsible for working with colleagues in seeking to improve the quality of services provided to our clients/patients. Using quality outcome measures HONOS/ HONOSCA/ QPR and Dialog
To work flexibility and participate in the ARMS Service operating outside of core hours where required to meet service user and family need The pattern is subject to change to meet client's needs and the guidelines of the National Service Framework.
The post holder will be fully conversant and uphold their professional code of conduct.
Ensure that all interventions are undertaken within established time scales and according to standards of best evidence based practice and operational policy.
Keep oneself updated in all legislative government initiatives. Particularly those relevant to ARMS and Early Intervention in Psychosis
Act as a role model at all times, able to demonstrate excellent leadership skills.
Instruct and supervise staff, identifying training needs and actively participating in staff development programmes. This includes induction programmes for new staff.
Undertake and be proactive in clinical and managerial supervision in accordance with Trust procedures at regular intervals with the Team Lead; discussing the overall nature of the caseload, work methods and techniques and evaluate clinical effectiveness and practice.
Provide clinical and management supervision to junior staff as required and in line with trust standards
Ensure all staff are fully conversant with the physical health needs of the client with a holistic approach to care that is reflected that encompasses physical health, mental health and social and psychological care.
Assist the Clinical Team Manager and Service Lead in the maintenance and development of team morale by demonstrating support for colleagues and showing a high level of enthusiasm and commitment.
Contribute towards training sessions with other professional groups to raise the profile of the ARMS service and for the purposes of case finding.
Contribute towards development, evaluation and monitoring of the service through service evaluation and auditing the work of the team ensuring that client needs are fully met and reflected in individual programmes of care according to current national standards
Ensure the learning environment for students and trainees is compliant with professional body's regulations.
Comply with trust policy regarding the use of the intranet, internet and E mail and the requirements of the freedom of information act in line with trust Information Governance policies.
Provide professional advice to colleagues including other disciplines deployed within their particular area and outside of the service
To be familiar and competent in the use of mainstream IT packages.
Comply with trust policies on the use, maintenance and storage of electronic and IT equipment.
To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing in line with trust policy
Provide accurate statistics and reports as required by the manager, team and Trust.
Ensure clients in the community with significant risks are identified and that caution and care is taken when visiting these clients and organising joint visits, and by using team signing out procedures and lone worker devices.
!Important Professional References
Make sure that as a part of your application you have professional references with business contract information covering your last three year employment history. We are unable to accept personal or character references.
As a newly appointed employee you are responsible for incurring the cost of your initial DBS check relevant to your post, the amount will be deducted from your first salary with the Trust.
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EPUT provides community health, mental health and learning disability services to support more than 3.2 million people living across Bedfordshire, Essex and Suffolk. Also:
+ We are among the largest employers in the in the East of England region, with more than 10,000 staff working across more than 200 sites.
+ We run the COVID-19 vaccination programme across mid and south Essex and Suffolk and north east Essex.
EPUT was formed on 1 April 2017 following the merger of North Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (NEP) and South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT). A new leadership team was established at the Trust in 2020.

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"To be the leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health and community care".
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"We care for people every day. What we do together, matters".
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