CRHT Practitioner

Overview

CRHT Practitioner – Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTM) supports a 24/7 Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Service for clients experiencing an acute mental health crisis in Rhondda and Taff.

• Deliver crisis assessments and manage a home treatment caseload, providing comprehensive care in clients’ homes.
• Maintain robust working relationships with A&E, crisis teams, Primary Care, CHMT, police, Welsh Ambulance Service and specialist services.
• Contribute to the continuing improvement and development of the CRHT service.

Level 3 speaking and listening skills (CEFR B2) or above is considered an advantage when short‑listing.

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (Band
  6)
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, WARRN and non‑medical prescriber training.

• Critical assessment of mental health needs
• High‑risk assessment
• Sound clinical knowledge of mental health settings
• IT literacy
• Phlabotomy trained

• Experience as a CRHT Practitioner or clinical Band 6
• DBT/CBT training

Applicants must meet the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and submit a DBS check for any previous criminal convictions.

CTM is one of Wales’s largest NHS employers, serving 450,000 people across Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf with three District General hospitals and a range of community facilities.