Louise Corbett
Sevenoaks,Kent
Summary
Dedicated mental health professional with extensive experience in child and adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, and crisis intervention. Proficient in early intervention and prevention strategies, psychoeducation delivery, and mental health assessment. Demonstrates exceptional skills in conflict resolution, emotional resilience, stress tolerance, and empathetic listening. Adept at clinical documentation, motivational interviewing, and time-management. Committed to enhancing patient welfare through innovative approaches and effective communication.
Attentive Mental Health Practitioner talented in client assessments and treatment planning. Evaluates client needs and implements trauma-informed interventions to support overall well-being. Completes risk assessments in alignment with regulatory compliance and reporting requirements.
Astute mental health worker prepared to complete comprehensive patient assessments. Addresses critical challenges and provides prompt, individualised care. Empathetic communicator with proven history of successful client outcomes.
Compassionate and empathetic individual with solid foundation in active listening and critical thinking, coupled with strong problem-solving and communication skills. Well-versed in working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and providing support to individuals facing mental health challenges. Committed to making meaningful difference and enhancing well-being of clients in Liaison Mental Health Practitioner role.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Mental Health Practitionerin GPiMHS
Surrey and Borders Partnership Trust
Caterham, Surrey
12.2024 - Current
- Developed and championed accessible, practical solutions for recurring problems faced by service users.
- Kept patient health records up-to-date and accurate.
- Assisted clients in developing effective strategies for managing daily life stressors, contributing to enhanced wellbeing.
- Observed strict confidentiality protocols whilst dealing with sensitive client information.
- Assisted patients to manage emotions through de-escalation strategies.
- Educated patient families about mental health issues and how to support care plan.
- Promoted independence and positive wellbeing when working with vulnerable adults and children.
- Planned and delivered outcome-focused interventions, promoting independence, social inclusion and recovery.
- Enabled patients to be fully involved in treatment, emphasising recovery model.
CYPS Crisis line Senior Mental health practitioner
Surrey and Borders Partnership trust
Redhill, Surrey
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance the overall mental health support services.
- Distraction and coping strategies offered
- A link between GP services and CAMHS
- The aim is to safety plan and signpost to services
- Performed good quality risk assessments on patients.
- Established a calm atmosphere for patient engagement by employing compassionate communication techniques.
- Developed and championed accessible, practical solutions for recurring problems faced by service users.
- Consulted with multidisciplinary team of professionals to optimise treatment plans for complex cases.
- Educated patient families about mental health issues and how to support care plan.
ARRS Senior Mental Health Practitioner
Surrey and Borders Partnership trust / Dorking healthcare trust
Oxted, Surrey
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Providing triaged assessment of need including safety planning and signposting
- Liaison between Primary and secondary care
- Offering first contact and plan of care to those who would not meet the criteria for secondary care
- Established a calm atmosphere for patient engagement by employing compassionate communication techniques.
- Provided mental health support to service users, as well as signposting community resources and local charities.
- Enabled patients to be fully involved in treatment, emphasising recovery model.
- Developed and championed accessible, practical solutions for recurring problems faced by service users.
Blue Light Senior Mental Health Practitioner
Sussex Foundation partnership trust
Crawley, Sussex
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Responding to Mental health calls to LAS or Police, triaging on site to minimise attendance at ED or being detained on 136
- Prioritised tasks effectively during high-stress situations to ensure optimal patient care delivery.
- Used tact, reassurance and sensitivity when necessary to overcome barriers to understanding.
- Performed comprehensive risk assessments on patients.
- Assisted patients to manage emotions through de-escalation strategies.
- Supported Police and Paramedics with manging Mental Health crisis in the community
Home Treatment Team Mental health practitioner
Surrey and Borders partnership trust
Redhill, Surrey
01.2018 - 02.2021
- Alternate to hospital admission
- Assessing and safety planning, managing risk at home
- Facilitated referral process to ensure patients receive specialised quality care.
- Liaised with families in assessing patient care needs.
- Prioritised tasks effectively during high-stress situations to ensure optimal patient care delivery.
- Referred patients for specialist care in partner facilities.
- Developed treatment plans in alignment with patient diagnosis, consistently promoting patient wellness.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary healthcare providers to foster continuum of care.
Liaison Mental health practitioner
KMPT
Ashford , Kent
09.2015 - 07.2017
- Assessment and Liaison in William Harvey Hospital
- Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
- Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
- Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
- Maintained privacy and confidentiality whilst dealing with sensitive medical information.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
- Conducted risk assessments to safeguard individuals from self-harm or harm towards others.
- Offered Education to Acute Staff on Mental Health conditions.
Mental Health Practitioner
Sussex Partnership trust
EAstbourne, Sussex
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Monitored service user progress, escalating concerns for swift resolution.
- Responded proactively to changing circumstances for optimised service user care.
- Provided physical and psychological patient care in line with care plan.
- Used assessment findings to action necessary care plan adaptations.
- Coordinated with psychiatrists and psychologists to refine individual treatment plans.
- Liaised with social services to secure necessary support systems for vulnerable individuals.
- Planned and delivered outcome-focused interventions, promoting independence, social inclusion and recovery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance the overall mental health support services.
Community Mental health Nurse
KMPT
Herne Bay , Kent
04.1997 - 08.2014
- Consulted with healthcare team to assess and execute proper patient care plans.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Mentored and supervised mental health support workers to uphold best practices in dealing with patients.
- Consulted with psychiatrists and other behavioural health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
- Delivered therapeutic interventions resulting in improved mental health states.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
- Directed psychoeducation to enable families and patients to cope with diseases.
- Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
- Managed medication administration accurately, reducing potential risks or errors.
- Explained nature of emotional disturbances and emphasised need for treatment.
- Liaised with families and carers for comprehensive understanding of each case.
- Provided cognitive behaviour therapy for depression and anxiety patients to manage healing.
- Clozapine Nurse , managing 17 Patients in Clozapine clinic
Education
O level - English, English Literature, French, German, Geography , History
Simon Langton grammar school
Canterbury, KentDiploma of Nursing Studies -
Christchurch University
Canterbury, Kent 04.1997 - 06.1999
ENB 998 - undefined
State Enrolled Nurse ( Mental Health ) -
Lawson School of Nursing
Canterbury, Kent 06.1983 - /1985
Skills
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Conflict Resolution
- Emotional resilience
- Crisis Intervention
- Time-management
- Clinical documentation
- Motivational interviewing
- Mental health assessment
- Empathetic listening
Custom
- CBT in Psychosis, APT, 3 days, 2012
- CBT in Psychosis 2, APT, 3 days, 2013
- ADDRESS Personality Disorder Training, APT, 3 days, 2014
- Solution Focused Training, APT, 3 days, 2010
- Clinical Risk in Adolescents, APT, 2 days, 2023
Timeline
Senior Mental Health Practitionerin GPiMHS
Surrey and Borders Partnership Trust
12.2024 - Current
CYPS Crisis line Senior Mental health practitioner
Surrey and Borders Partnership trust
09.2022 - 12.2024
ARRS Senior Mental Health Practitioner
Surrey and Borders Partnership trust / Dorking healthcare trust
11.2021 - 09.2022
Blue Light Senior Mental Health Practitioner
Sussex Foundation partnership trust
02.2021 - 11.2021
Home Treatment Team Mental health practitioner
Surrey and Borders partnership trust
01.2018 - 02.2021
Liaison Mental health practitioner
KMPT
09.2015 - 07.2017
Mental Health Practitioner
Sussex Partnership trust
09.2014 - 09.2015
Community Mental health Nurse
KMPT
04.1997 - 08.2014
Diploma of Nursing Studies -
Christchurch University
04.1997 - 06.1999
State Enrolled Nurse ( Mental Health ) -
Lawson School of Nursing
06.1983 - /1985
ENB 998 - undefined
O level - English, English Literature, French, German, Geography , History
Simon Langton grammar school
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