Clinical Management in Mental Health Services

Clinical Management in Mental Health Services is a practical guide to the day to day operational management of mental health teams. It explores both the theoretical aspects of management plus strategies for dealing with the wide range of management issues faced by managers working in mental health. It looks at issues such as leading a multidisciplinary team, Communication and Public Relations, the importance of clinical supervision, evidence-based practice, and quality assurance. It addresses the issue of workload management, clinical information management, how to plan a budget and how to manage stress.

Clinical Management in Mental Health Services will enhance leadership in mental health practice to deliver better prevention, care and supported recovery for people who have mental health problems. Case studies/examples are used to highlight the integration of research into practice in real life examples. It will be essential reading for Nurse Unit Managers, Team Leaders (from disciplines of nursing, psychology, occupational therapy, and social work), and Managers of mental health.