The Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team is based at Bronllys Hospital, near Brecon. The team delivers Acute Psychiatric Care to individuals at home as an alternative to inpatient care. The service operates between 9.00am and 9pm x 7 days a week. The service is delivered to the populations of Brecknockshire, Radnorshire and Ystradgynlais. The team works closely with the Community Mental Health Teams based within the catchment area and the inpatient ward.
The position available is a full time Band 6 Post.
The role involves assessing the suitability of home treatment for individuals presenting with an acute mental illness or severe distress, that can be managed safely in the person's home. The practitioner will plan and agree a collaborative care plan with the individual concerned within the framework of the Mental Health Measure in Wales, and be involved in the delivery and evaluation of care provided until recovery is established.
If you are flexible, reliable, and dynamic and have a passion for working with this client group, please submit your application form.
For further information about the role please contact Gareth Protheroe, Team Manager on
To work as a Team member in providing a Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Service (CR/HT) in Powys. The CR/HT service will provide a service for adults who are experiencing a Mental Health crisis and are at risk of admission to Hospital. Intensive Home Treatment will be provided in collaboration with the service user and in the least restrictive setting, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year as per rota. CR/HT will also facilitate the early discharge of those admitted to inpatient units, through intensive but time limited intervention in the community
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The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply