Senior Child & Adolescent Mental Health Practitioner

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Exeter; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular clinical supervision

Professional development

Job summary

Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) is recruiting a part-time Band 7 Specialist Mental Health Practitioner to support children and families in North Devon. You will undertake specialist assessment, formulate care plans, and deliver evidence-based therapies within a multi-disciplinary team.

The role focuses on children and young people with complex emotional and mental health needs, including risk assessment, safeguarding, supervision of staff, and involvement in service development.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and families in mental health settings.
• Ability to undertake risk assessments and safeguarding.
• Willingness to travel across Devon.
• Registration with a recognised professional body (NMC/HCPC/UKCP/BABCP).

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments with children, young people and families.
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions (CBT, DBT-informed, systemic work).
• Manage a caseload of children and young people with complex needs and risk management.
• Collaborate with health, education and social care colleagues for holistic care.
• Provide supervision and support to junior staff and trainees.
• Contribute to audits, quality improvement and service development.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and adhere to standards.

Skills

Collaborative working

Multi-disciplinary team

Risk assessment

Travel across Devon

Core professional training

Evidence-based therapy

Professional registration

Supervision & leadership training

Education

Degree in a relevant profession

Masters level training (desirable)

Job description

Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) is recruiting a part-time Band 7 Specialist Mental Health Practitioner to support children and families in North Devon. You will undertake specialist assessment, formulate care plans, and deliver evidence-based therapies within a multi-disciplinary team.

The role focuses on children and young people with complex emotional and mental health needs, including risk assessment, safeguarding, supervision of staff, and involvement in service development.