Senior Mental Health Practitioner

Islettechnologies; Barnstaple, Exeter, Totnes, Torquay; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join their innovative team in Devon. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the Neurodiversity Pathway, providing essential support to children and young people. You will collaborate with a dedicated group of professionals, engage in ongoing development opportunities, and contribute to best practices in mental health support. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification and registration with a recognized body required.
• Experience in managing complex caseloads and delivering therapies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and conduct assessments.
• Provide guidance, training, and maintain confidential records.

Skills

Psychological therapies

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Assessment skills

Computer literacy

Education

Degree-level professional qualification

Evidence-based therapeutic qualifications

Postgraduate specialism

Job description

Join us to apply for the Senior Mental Health Practitioner role at Islet Systems.

Come and join us in Child Family Health Devon (CFHD) to improve the lives of young people! We have developed an innovative, integrated model of children's community services and are looking to appoint enthusiastic individuals to join our friendly and dedicated locality and county-wide professional teams.

As a large community service, you will be part of a supportive group of professionals, providing a collaborative environment that fosters professional growth and support.

We are advertising for Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioners across the county, interested in supporting our new pathway model within the Neurodiversity Pathway. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape an innovative care pathway for children and young people with neurodiversity, playing a key role in the future of mental health support in Devon.

Main duties include collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, conducting assessments, providing guidance and training, participating in team meetings, engaging in development opportunities, staying informed on best practices, and maintaining confidential records.

About Us: CFHD is an alliance of NHS organizations working to improve health outcomes for children and young people in Devon, providing integrated physical and mental health care, and collaborating with local universities and other agencies.

Our children and young people value staff who are understanding, patient, respectful, trustworthy, and non-judgemental, fostering a positive and informal environment.

Post details: posted on 22 April 2025, Band 6, salary £37,338 to £44,962 annually, permanent, full-time/part-time/flexible, with multiple locations across Devon.

Job responsibilities and detailed person specifications are available in the attached documents. The role involves working within the Neurodiversity Pathway, a developing integrated service involving multidisciplinary colleagues and partnerships with local agencies.

Qualifications required include a degree-level professional qualification and registration with a recognized body (e.g., NMC, HCPC). Desirable qualifications include evidence-based therapeutic qualifications and postgraduate specialism.

Experience requirements include managing complex caseloads, working in multidisciplinary settings, and delivering psychological therapies. Knowledge of working across geographical areas and computer literacy are essential.

This position is subject to DBS checks and requires current UK professional registration. For more details, visit the NHS Careers website.

Employer: Devon Partnership NHS Trust, with multiple addresses across Devon. More info at https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/.