Senior Child Mental Health Crisis Practitioner

Children and Family Health Devon; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Children and Family Health Devon is recruiting an experienced Specialist Mental Health Practitioner to join the Urgent Care Pathway during a period of service development and expansion. The role focuses on expert assessment and intervention for children and young people with mental health needs, including risk and crisis presentations.

The post is based in North Devon with countywide responsibilities and travel across Devon.

Qualifications

• Clinical leadership and supervision experience.
• Ability to manage risk, crisis, and complex presentations in children and young people.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams and across agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex clinical assessment, formulation and intervention for children and young people with mental health needs.
• Lead clinical meetings and supervise staff; ensure accurate record keeping.
• Support service development, quality improvement, and implementation of new care models.
• Coordinate with professionals across agencies and organise professional meetings.

Education

Master's level degree in a relevant field

Job description

Children and Family Health Devon is recruiting an experienced Specialist Mental Health Practitioner to join the Urgent Care Pathway during a period of service development and expansion. The role focuses on expert assessment and intervention for children and young people with mental health needs, including risk and crisis presentations.

The post is based in North Devon with countywide responsibilities and travel across Devon.