Suitable for:

People with complex mental health problems on CPA who do not have a diagnosis of psychosis (schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, psychotic depression and other psychiatric disorders).

Offer:

The Complex Needs Service brings together provides out-patient psychological therapy, as well as comprehensive integrated care packages for service users with complex problems on CPA without a diagnosis of psychosis. The service is comprised of three Complex Needs Teams with one in each of the three Trust boroughs. The Teams have an active recovery-focused ethos of providing treatment with an emphasis on psychological interventions and therapy. Other elements of the service include support to facilitate appropriate access to social services care where needed, including community care assessments, and carer assessment and support.
The multi-disciplinary teams are jointly led by a team manager and a consultant clinical specialist, with team members including psychiatrists, psychological therapists, community mental health nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, associate mental health workers (AMHWs) and administrative staff.