Senior Mental Health Practitioner for Children and Young People

4 weeks ago


Torquay, Torbay, United Kingdom NHS Full time
Job Title: Senior Children and Young People Mental Health Practitioner

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Children and Young People Mental Health Practitioner to join our award-winning team in South Devon and Torbay. As a key member of our CAMHS crisis services, you will play a vital role in providing expert assessment and evidence-based treatment for children and young people with complex mental health difficulties.

About the Role

The successful candidate will have a professional mental health qualification and active registration with the appropriate professional body. You will have substantial experience of managing a complex caseload and working with children and young people presenting with a range of mental health presentations. You will also have excellent communication skills, including the ability to engage with children and young people of all ages, and experience of delivering model-based psychological therapy.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide expert assessment and evidence-based treatment for children and young people with complex mental health difficulties
  • Manage a defined caseload and work collaboratively with other professionals to provide integrated healthcare for children and young people
  • Contribute to the development of the team and service, including participating in audit, evaluation, and review
  • Engage in team and service development, including participating in audit, evaluation, and review
Person Specification
  • Professional mental health qualification and active registration with the appropriate professional body
  • Substantial experience of managing a complex caseload and working with children and young people presenting with a range of mental health presentations
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to engage with children and young people of all ages
  • Experience of delivering model-based psychological therapy
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment, and we welcome applications from candidates with lived experience of mental health and learning disabilities.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to being a Disability Confident Employer and to providing a workplace that is accessible and inclusive for all.



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