To be responsible for the flexible management of a defined caseload designed to meet the individual needs of the client and the carers To maintain high standard of individualised client care, recognising factors and events that are likely to affect the mental, emotional and physical well-being of clients/carers and provide advice and support when required To act as a care coordinator in assessing clients needs and strengths through a collaborative approach, ensuring that all clients have care plans and that these are implemented and regularly reviewed/updated To develop and maintain a high standard of practice, based on assessment, through the use of a range of psychosocial approaches, within a health and psycho-social framework To communicate/liaise effectively within relevant agencies to ensure that an integrated programmed of care is provided To be able to manage medication in accordance with the Trust Policy and the NMC Standards for administration of drugs To organize and participate in the admission, discharge and transfer of clients in accordance with the Trust Policies To provide clients and carers with verbal and written up to date information on the services offered by the Trust, how to express their views, complaints procedure and what they can expect from the CMHT To attend weekly clinical meetings to provide the team with relevant information in relation to caseload and to feedback on new assessment To supervise and monitor the therapeutic effects and side-effects of prescribed medication providing the client with clear advice and information To develop and maintain effective working relationships with in-patient facilities regarding admission and discharge of clients To facilitate carers assessments, provide the appropriate care plan to meet identified needs and to monitor efficiency