Community Mental Health Practitioner

Islet Systems; Ivybridge; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner to join their expanding Home Treatment Team in Ivybridge. The role involves high-quality mental health services delivery, managing complex cases, and collaborating with various agencies to promote mental health and wellbeing. This position offers opportunities for career development and training in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in inpatient and community mental health settings.
• Experience supervising junior staff.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Assess referrals from various services.
• Lead shifts and plan work.
• Collaborate with statutory and non-statutory agencies.

Skills

Communication

Assessment skills

Planning and organizational skills

Knowledge of legislation

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or equivalent

Job description

Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner

Location: Ivybridge, PL21 9AB

Salary: £37,338.00 to £44,962.00

Date posted: 6th June 2025

Closing date: 22nd June 2025

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced practitioner to join our Home Treatment Team in Ivybridge. The team covers a large geographical area and collaborates with the West Devon Core Team, sharing management and clinical leadership.

This is an exciting opportunity as the team is expanding its remit to prevent admissions and facilitate early discharges from hospital.

The team is friendly and supportive, with strong leadership. There are opportunities for further training and career development.

Main duties of the job

• Assess referrals from primary care, psychiatric liaison, community mental health teams, and first response services
• Work with patients and families to prevent hospital admission and support discharge
• Lead shifts and plan work across a large area
• Refer to other services as appropriate
• Make safeguarding referrals when necessary

About Us

Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability, and neurodiversity services, along with specialist and secure services regionally and nationally. We are committed to promoting mental health and wellbeing, using our resources and partnerships to deliver high-quality, safe, recovery-focused services.

We value coproduction, involving patients, families, and carers in all we do. We are an inclusive employer, welcoming applications from all community sections, and particularly encourage those with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity, or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job Responsibilities

Job Purpose

The postholder will deliver high-quality mental health services, managing a caseload with a focus on assessment and treatment for complex cases, including recovery coordination and statutory social care functions. Collaboration with statutory and non-statutory agencies is essential.

The role includes providing supervision, team development, and evaluation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, or equivalent, with current registration
• Experience working in inpatient and community mental health settings
• Experience supervising junior staff and working in multidisciplinary environments

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication and assessment skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Knowledge of current legislation and clinical policies

Additional Requirements

• DBS check and UK registration required
• Application from those requiring sponsorship considered

Employer Details

Devon Partnership NHS Trust, 11 Fore Street, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 9AB

Further information and application details available on our website or contact Paul Davis at 01822610159.