Senior Child Mental Health Practitioner - Urgent Care Lead

Children and Family Health Devon; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Children and Family Health Devon seeks an experienced Specialist Mental Health Practitioner to join the Urgent Care Pathway, providing expert assessment, formulation and intervention for children and young people with complex mental health needs. The role includes senior clinical leadership, consultation, and support across Devon-wide services, with extended hours and travel as required.

You will work closely with operational, clinical and medical leaders to drive service development, quality

Qualifications

• Masters-level professional qualification in a relevant field (e.g. Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy).
• Registration with a recognised body (NMC, HCPC, Social Work England, UKCP, BABCP).
• Training in supervision/leadership or willingness to undertake.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex clinical assessment, formulation and intervention.
• Lead and support within the Urgent Care Pathway and across organisations.
• Present information clearly to diverse audiences and chair/participate in professional meetings.
• Coordinate with other professionals and services to plan and deliver evidence-based care.
• Lead clinical meetings and ensure accurate record keeping of minutes.

Education

Masters level qualification in a relevant clinical profession

Professional registration with recognised body

Training in supervision/leadership or willingness to pursue

Evidence of CPD

Job description

Children and Family Health Devon seeks an experienced Specialist Mental Health Practitioner to join the Urgent Care Pathway, providing expert assessment, formulation and intervention for children and young people with complex mental health needs. The role includes senior clinical leadership, consultation, and support across Devon-wide services, with extended hours and travel as required.

You will work closely with operational, clinical and medical leaders to drive service development, quality