Early Intervention in Psychosis – Senior Community Practitioner(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Role Overview

This is a specialist opportunity to join an established Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) team supporting individuals aged 14–65 experiencing their first episode of psychosis.

As a Senior Practitioner, you will manage a defined caseload and deliver psychologically informed care while working within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. The service covers a wide geographical area across York and surrounding regions, so the ability to travel independently is essential.

The role is well suited to a mental health nurse, occupational therapist, or social worker who wants to deepen their expertise in early psychosis and recovery-focused care.

What You’ll Be Doing

Clinical Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload (typically up to 20 service users)
  Deliver care planning, safety planning, and tailored interventions
  Provide psychologically informed support, including work with families and carers
  Carry out specialist assessments for first episode psychosis

Apply key legal frameworks in practice

Team & Duty Work

• Contribute to triage and duty systems within the team
  Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, CBT therapists, and occupational therapists
  Support multidisciplinary decision-making and care planning

Professional Development & Support

• Take part in regular clinical, managerial, and caseload supervision
  Access structured training in early intervention and psychological approaches
  Engage in reflective practice sessions, including specialist family therapy input
  Participate in appraisal and ongoing professional development

About the Service

The Early Intervention in Psychosis team provides intensive, recovery-focused support across York, Selby, Tadcaster, Helmsley, and nearby areas. The service aims to intervene early, reduce long-term impact, and help individuals regain independence and quality of life.

The team is known for its collaborative culture, strong supervision structure, and commitment to high-quality care.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Qualifications

• Professional registration in a relevant field (e.g., nursing, occupational therapy, or social work)
  Evidence of ongoing professional development
  Minimum 18 months post-qualification experience (including preceptorship completion)
  Mentorship or teaching qualification (or willingness to achieve)
  Competency in literacy, numeracy, and IT

Experience

• Working with individuals experiencing mental ill health
  Collaboration with families, carers, and partner services
  Delivering supervision or supporting students
  Experience within multidisciplinary teams
  Participation in quality improvement work

Knowledge & Skills

Strong understanding of evidence-based mental health practice
Knowledge of Care Programme Approach (CPA)
Skills in risk assessment and clinical decision-making

• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
  Awareness of governance, audit, and service improvement processes
  Understanding of psychological models of care

Additional Requirements

• This role requires a DBS check
  Overseas applicants must provide a criminal record certificate
  Applicants must hold valid UK professional registration

Why Join This Role?

• Structured induction and ongoing specialist training
  Opportunities to develop expertise in early psychosis care
  Regular supervision and reflective practice support
  Strong multidisciplinary team environment
  Career progression within a specialist mental health pathway