Overview
Mental Health Administrator Jobs in Clacton-on-Sea – England – UK at Elysium Healthcare
Position: Â Mental Health Administrator (Permanent)
This is an
exciting
opportunity to join a brand new service as a Mental Health Administrator. Be part of a new, dedicated team at Dunnock View (Formally Oaktree Manor), which is opening early 2024, where you will have the opportunity to ensure the department upholds a confidential and efficient service in accordance with the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended November 2007).
You will
also organise a variety of tasks such as referrals, discharges, barring discharges, renewals, appeals, Mental Health tribunals, ward movements and section changes following the Mental Health legislation.
No two days are the same as you will also be responsible for overseeing service users legal documentation regarding the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended November 2007), which includes section paper, section renewals, rights, consent to treatment and Mental Health Tribunals. Additionally, you will liaise with the Mental Health Act Detention Review Panel to organise convenient dates for renewal/appeal meetings.
Your key responsibilities will be:
Liaising with external authorities to arrange, process and document information in relation to patient admission, referrals, discharges, barring discharges, renewals, appeals, Mental Health Tribunals, ward movements and section changes.
Checking all legal documentation in relation to patient detention under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended November 2007), including section paper, section renewals, rights, consent to treatment and Mental Health Tribunals.
Maintaining patients’ clinical records (both electronic and manual) in accordance with Elysium Healthcare procedures, and to ensure the input of valid information in a timely and efficient manner.
Producing audits as requested by the Administration Manager and MHA Admin Advisor.
Supervising the work within the Mental Health Act Admin Department.
Producing statistics for the database for Local Health Authorities, the Mental Health Act Commission, and other statutory bodies.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
Demonstrable experience of administration/ office systems
Sound knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
To be confident in setting up video conferencing meetings.
Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended November 2007) and associated legislation.
To be able to stay calm and work efficiently under pressure.
Good verbal and written
communication
Be able to use your initiative to plan and prioritise workload.
Where you will be working
Address:
Dunnock View, Tendring, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 0BX
Be part of a new team at this 42-bed service, providing treatment for men and women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental health disorders.
A trauma-informed care model is used to focus on length of stay to make sure individuals are able to move as quickly and safely as possible from the service to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them.
Service users could be suffering from Acute mental illness, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Personality Disorder, Dual diagnosis, Self-harm, Substance misuse issues.
What you will get
Annual salary of…
Title: Mental Health Administrator
Company: Elysium Healthcare
Location: Clacton-on-Sea – England – UK
Category: Healthcare
