Mental Health Social Worker

Archer Resourcing have an great opportunity for a mental health social worker to join the team in Antrim. The right candidate may gain clients based on referrals in the setting they work in or clients may seek them out through therapist services and recommendations. They perform work that is similar to counselors and they make up one of the largest groups of mental health service providers. They work with at-risk and vulnerable populations as well. This role is within a hospital and includes community work.

Responsibilities:

*Including but not limited to

• Intake clients’ needs based on their unique history and current situation
• Provide clients with mental health strategies to cope with challenges
• Provide and refer resources to clients
• Follow up with clients and track progress
• Offer psychotherapy services
• Improve client’s physical issues caused by mental health challenges, such as poor sleep, abnormal diet and nutrition, pain, low energy levels, drug abuse and self-harm
• Help clients cope with life stress and mitigate issues like hopelessness, apathy, anger, sadness and fighting
• Work productively with client’s to help achieve their goals and make meaningful contributions
• Increase client’s will to live impactful lives

They may also facilitate support groups, such as those for addiction. They also work with other healthcare professionals like doctors in a hospital setting or with school administrators if they’re treating student clients.

Typically, healthcare social workers:

• Intake clients’ needs based on their unique history and current situation
• Provide clients with mental health strategies to cope with challenges
• Provide and refer resources to clients
• Follow up with clients and track progress
• Offer psychotherapy services
• Improve client’s physical issues caused by mental health challenges, such as poor sleep, abnormal diet and nutrition, pain, low energy levels, drug abuse and self-harm
• Help clients cope with life stress and mitigate issues like hopelessness, apathy, anger, sadness and fighting
• Work productively with client’s to help achieve their goals and make meaningful contributions
• Increase client’s will to live impact lives

They may also facilitate support groups, such as those for addiction. They also work with other healthcare professionals like doctors in a hospital setting or with school administrators if they’re treating student clients.

Candidates for Mental Health Social Workers requirements:

Applicant Requirements:

• Qualifications: Degree approved by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC)
• Experience: 1+ years working within Mental Health Services as a qualified Social Worker in the UK
• Compliance: Up to date NISCC registration and Access NI
• Hours: 37.5 hours p/w.

Working with Archer Resourcing Ltd:

We have been helping all health care professionals find exciting new roles for a number of years, so we know exactly where to look when it comes to sourcing the best opportunities. We operate across the UK, and, with amazing relationships with the biggest employers in UK social care, we give you the best chance of landing your next role.

We have a reputation for recruiting efficiently, however, we can only respond to candidates who meet the exact requirements of the position. If you have any queries about a role or application, then please call us direct on the provided contact details.

Must be eligible to work in the U.K.

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