Team Leader Community Mental Health

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Community Mental Health Team Lead. Fixed Term or Secondment opportunity.

As Service Manager I am delighted to be able to offer a 9‑12 month secondment / fixed term contract for Team Lead within Inverness Community Mental Health.

Inverness CMHT covers a geographical area of Inverness City, Balloch, Culloden and Smithton, as well as reaching out to Foyers and Drumnadrochit area. It is a stunning area to live and work in, affording opportunities to enjoy a vibrant city life with the sea / lochs and mountains on your doorstep.

Inverness CMHT is a dynamic team that provides Mental Health care and treatment for the adult population who are experiencing moderate to severe mental illness / disorder. We have an excellent multidisciplinary team who are committed to providing high quality, evidence based care. (from 1‑1 specific treatment to group work, face to face and online)

The successful candidate would be able to demonstrate significant experience within Adult Mental health preferably both in‑patients and community. Should have a sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act (Scotland) Adults with Incapacity and Child protection.

You will have excellent communication skills in order to deal effectively with complex / distressing situations sometimes involving multiple services.

As this post is Team Lead you will have clear knowledge, understanding and evidence of working in a leadership role.

If you are interested I would be delighted to hear from you to discuss further, please contact naomi.mackayt

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