Mental Health Practitioner

Sussex Partnership; Horsham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in mental health services as a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner. You will provide assessment and treatment to children with mental health issues, contributing to care planning and leading complex cases. Enjoy a supportive environment that values your development and offers flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

£2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive

Fully funded lifelong learning opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience working with mental health issues.
• Evidence of CPD and professional portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments and direct interventions.
• Manage a diverse caseload and coordinate with external agencies.

Skills

Compassion

Accountability

Optimism

Education

Registered professional qualification

NMC, HPC, or Social Work England registration

Job description

We're looking for people who share our values (compassion, accountability, and optimism) to help us provide high-quality care to patients, carers, families, and communities. We specialise in NHS mental health and learning disability services.

What can we offer you in return?

We are an organisation that puts people first, aiming to help you feel respected, valued, and included. We support your learning, skill acquisition, and career development, and encourage your ideas for service improvement.

Joining Sussex Partnership means being part of a health and care system committed to collaborative working, making a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

We are dedicated to your development, offering fully funded lifelong learning opportunities from GCSE to Masters level. If interested, ask us about these during your interview.

If this sounds appealing, we invite you to join our team.

Job overview

There are 2 full-time vacancies available

As a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner, you will hold a professional qualification in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, or a related discipline registered with a recognised regulatory body.

You will be part of a CAMHS multidisciplinary community team, providing assessment and treatment to children with moderate to severe mental health issues.

You will contribute to care planning, formulate treatment plans, and lead cases requiring complex multi-agency involvement.

This role offers a £2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive for eligible Band 6 Nurses & Practitioners, subject to terms and conditions.

Main duties of the job

This is a fast-paced, key role in a busy community CAMHS team. Responsibilities include initial assessments, safeguarding, risk management, and high-standard care planning.

You will manage a diverse caseload, coordinate with external agencies, and co-facilitate groups and treatments with colleagues.

Working for our organisation

We promote flexible working arrangements. Contact us to discuss different working patterns if needed.

Consider living in West Sussex, with benefits like scenic coastlines, countryside, excellent transport links, and proximity to London and airports.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main responsibilities include:

• Initial assessments
• Direct interventions
• Multi-disciplinary case formulation
• Group interventions
• Representation in professional forums
• Working within legal and policy frameworks

See attached detailed job description for more information.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered professional qualification
• NMC, HPC, or Social Work England registration
• Post-basic courses/study days
• Evidence of CPD and professional portfolio

Experience

• Experience working with mental health issues
• Understanding of clinical governance
• Previous experience in similar roles

We value diversity and encourage applications from underrepresented communities.

Note: If not shortlisted, you will not be contacted. If many applications are received, the vacancy may close early.

We are committed to safeguarding and expect staff to undertake relevant training and adhere to safeguarding policies.

Starting salaries are typically at the bottom of the pay range, but NHS experience may influence this.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must hold appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to DBS disclosure and will comply with relevant legal requirements.