Senior Child & Adolescent Mental Health Practitioner

Devon Partnership NHS Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a full-time Senior Mental Health Practitioner in Exeter. This role involves delivering specialist mental health assessments and interventions for young people facing challenges like anxiety and depression. The successful candidate will work in a team, providing individual and group therapies, and guide junior staff. Applicants must hold a relevant degree and professional registration. The role offers training opportunities and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Regular clinical supervision

Supportive team environment

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in psychology, nursing, social work, occupational therapy, or equivalent.
• Substantial experience managing complex caseloads with young people.
• Recognized qualification in therapeutic interventions for mental health.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments using a strengths-based approach.
• Develop and implement care plans based on evidence.
• Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Therapeutic interventions

Collaboration

Safeguarding

Education

Professional qualification at degree level or equivalent

Professional registration/accreditation with a recognised body

Post-graduate qualification relevant to specialism

Tools

Evidence-based therapeutic models

Job description

A leading health care provider is seeking a full-time Senior Mental Health Practitioner in Exeter. This role involves delivering specialist mental health assessments and interventions for young people facing challenges like anxiety and depression. The successful candidate will work in a team, providing individual and group therapies, and guide junior staff. Applicants must hold a relevant degree and professional registration. The role offers training opportunities and a supportive working environment.